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Kure, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
214,592
Population
1,573/sq mi density
335 ft
Elevation
102 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Kure enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 136.4 sq mi (353.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2322°N, 132.5666°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 94 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 131 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 91 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 132 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 94 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 101 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 152 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Kure has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (1.8").