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Kitahama, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
23,836
Population
99/sq mi density
318 ft
Elevation
97 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $440/mo rent
Kitahama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 318 ft (97 m) |
| Area | 240.3 sq mi (622.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 99/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1667°N, 135.9167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 88 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 79 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 43 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 128 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 101 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 83 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 134 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 163 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 181 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
Kitahama has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (3.7").