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Kuwana, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
140,051
Population
1,575/sq mi density
26 ft
Elevation
8 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,200 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent
Kuwana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 88.9 sq mi (230.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0519°N, 136.6696°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 148 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 123 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 51 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 62 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 13 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 13 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 704 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (119 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 119 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 123 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 142 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 155 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 188 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 189 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 190 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) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
Kuwana has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (2.0").