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Kiryū, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
108,991
Population
1,029/sq mi density
354 ft
Elevation
108 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,200 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Kiryū 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 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 106.0 sq mi (274.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4000°N, 139.3333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 145 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 145 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 150 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 93 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 141 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 134 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akagisan (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 22 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 43 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 44 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 45 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 47 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 62 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 68 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 73 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 76 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 97 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 98 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 118 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 122 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 128 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
Kiryū has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and December the driest (2.0").