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Kochi, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
332,059
Population
905/sq mi density
190 ft
Elevation
58 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Kochi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Area | 366.8 sq mi (950.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 905/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5500°N, 133.5333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 145 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 124 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 141 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 125 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 94 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 123 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (196 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 12.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in |
Kochi has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 81.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.8") and January the driest (2.1").