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Kurayoshi, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
48,558
Population
462/sq mi density
66 ft
Elevation
20 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,600 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Kurayoshi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 105.0 sq mi (272.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 462/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4333°N, 133.8167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 118 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 127 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 148 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 113 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
Kurayoshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (3.9").