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Kobe, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,525,152
Population
7,153/sq mi density
115 ft
Elevation
35 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,400 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent
Kobe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 213.2 sq mi (552.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,153/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6913°N, 135.1830°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 | 101 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 117 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 22 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 129 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 95 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 15 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 29 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 15 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Kobe has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (1.6").