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Kōriyama, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
327,692
Population
1,121/sq mi density
774 ft
Elevation
236 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°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
Kōriyama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 292.4 sq mi (757.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4000°N, 140.3833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 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 | 149 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 89 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 126 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 125 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 119 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 108 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 121 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 119 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 111 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 114 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 127 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 126 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 124 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adatarayama (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 29 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 35 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 39 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 48 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 72 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 77 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 83 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 103 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 106 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 109 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 112 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 151 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 171 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Kōriyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (1.6").