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Kihoku, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
14,604
Population
33/sq mi density
16 ft
Elevation
5 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,200 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent
Kihoku enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 441.7 sq mi (1,144.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2105°N, 136.3348°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 146 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 135 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 74 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 127 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 68 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 69 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 59 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 57 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 132 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 146 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 96 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 133 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 130 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 141 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 124 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Kihoku has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (2.2").