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Konan, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
54,607
Population
1,836/sq mi density
449 ft
Elevation
137 meters
56°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
Konan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.8°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 29.7 sq mi (77.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9992°N, 136.0967°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 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 | 112 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 144 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 48 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 106 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 104 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 64 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 704 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 142 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 160 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 180 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
Konan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (2.0").