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Kotohira, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
8,468
Population
1,907/sq mi density
443 ft
Elevation
135 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $360/mo rent
Kotohira enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 227 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 227 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,907/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1833°N, 133.8167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 142 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 21 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 96 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 124 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (153 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 9.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Kotohira has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (1.5").