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Kurashiki, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
483,576
Population
3,522/sq mi density
13 ft
Elevation
4 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Kurashiki 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 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 137.3 sq mi (355.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,522/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5833°N, 133.7667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 38 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 122 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 119 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (122 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 122 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Kurashiki has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (1.3").