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Kuma, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
7,404
Population
27/sq mi density
1,591 ft
Elevation
485 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Kuma 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 180 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.7 inches. The area receives 6.3 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 | 180 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Area | 269.6 sq mi (698.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6566°N, 132.9023°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 118 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 124 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (146 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 146 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 152 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 166 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 167 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 13.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 13.7 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 10.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Kuma has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 87.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.7") and December the driest (2.6").