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Kawahara, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
6,426
Population
224/sq mi density
938 ft
Elevation
286 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent
Kawahara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 28.7 sq mi (74.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 224/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8067°N, 130.8975°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 56 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 93 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 138 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 118 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 144 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 118 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 131 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 116 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 135 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 101 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 145 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 128 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 120 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 109 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 131 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 123 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 21 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 45 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 56 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 70 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 97 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 119 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 179 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 192 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 17.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 18.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Kawahara has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 95.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.4") and December the driest (2.4").