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Kitakata, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
46,269
Population
216/sq mi density
679 ft
Elevation
207 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,300 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Kitakata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 214.1 sq mi (554.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6500°N, 139.8667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 99 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 137 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 116 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 123 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 139 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 138 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bandaisan (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 19 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 35 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 35 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 37 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 59 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 75 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 84 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 93 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 100 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 104 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 104 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 142 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 159 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Kitakata has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (3.2").