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Kawamoto, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,331
Population
276/sq mi density
220 ft
Elevation
67 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,200 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent
Kawamoto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 220 ft (67 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 276/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9833°N, 132.5000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 67 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 21 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 98 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 9.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
Kawamoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.1") and December the driest (3.6").