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Kitakami, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
93,045
Population
551/sq mi density
207 ft
Elevation
63 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,100 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Kitakami experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 168.9 sq mi (437.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2833°N, 141.1167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.9 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 116 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 35 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 125 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 104 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 145 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 108 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 119 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 138 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 121 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 88 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kurikomayama (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 46 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 60 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 64 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 70 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 78 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 82 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 94 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 138 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 140 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 140 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 154 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 168 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 188 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in |
Kitakami has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 27°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (2.6").