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Kawanoechō, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
37,641 Population 165/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Kawanoechō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area228.4 sq mi (591.6 km²)
Population Density165/sq mi
Coordinates34.0165°N, 133.5784°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.6"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 147 km
Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 97 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 141 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 121 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 135 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 138 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 138 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 120 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 96 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 145 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 17 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 144 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 129 km
Aug 14, 1993 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan M5.0 130 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 131 km
Feb 26, 2024 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan M4.9 117 km
Aug 30, 1993 16 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M4.9 127 km
Mar 11, 2019 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan M4.9 119 km
Jan 9, 2001 40 km W of ?zu, Japan M4.9 143 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

49 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 199 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 279 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 288 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 97 km
2018 Trami Category 1 119 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 101 km
2017 Noru Category 1 96 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 136 km
2015 Goni Category 3 270 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 131 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 203 km
2014 Halong Category 1 116 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 200 km
2011 Roke Category 4 241 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 88 km
2009 Melor Category 1 238 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 176 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 210 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 163 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 293 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 145 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 50 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (153 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 153 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
April 56°F (14°C) 6.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 10.3 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 9.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.2 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.7 in Driest

Kawanoechō has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and December the driest (1.7").

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