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Maruoka, Japan

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4.2 /5.0
A Great
33,563 Population 810/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,200 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent
Maruoka 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 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area41.5 sq mi (107.4 km²)
Population Density810/sq mi
Coordinates36.1534°N, 136.2703°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.2"
137% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 10.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

430 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jul 16, 2007 133 km WNW of Mikuni, Japan M6.8 146 km
Mar 25, 2007 46 km NW of Nanao, Japan M6.7 135 km
Jan 1, 2024 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 126 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 106 km
Jun 6, 2000 Sea of Japan M5.9 104 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 111 km
Jan 1, 2024 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 139 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 89 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 124 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 45 km
May 17, 1990 7 km W of Nanao, Japan M5.4 115 km
Jan 2, 2024 11 km W of Anamizu, Japan M5.4 130 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 135 km
Jan 3, 2024 12 km N of Anamizu, Japan M5.3 145 km
Mar 12, 2020 26 km NNW of Nanao, Japan M5.3 136 km
Oct 5, 2011 24 km W of ?machi, Japan M5.3 124 km
Jun 24, 2017 31 km ENE of Gero, Japan M5.2 121 km
Mar 25, 2007 34 km NW of Nanao, Japan M5.2 129 km
Jan 30, 1996 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan M5.2 83 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

37 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 278 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 280 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 95 km
2018 Trami Category 1 271 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 224 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 199 km
2017 Noru Category 1 262 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 216 km
2011 Roke Category 2 196 km
2009 Melor Category 1 241 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 271 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 288 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 267 km
2004 Songda Category 1 228 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 130 km
2003 Etau Category 2 62 km
2001 Danas Category 1 295 km
1999 Bart Category 1 236 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 126 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 64 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 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 3,022 122 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 84 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 1 135 km
1892 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1 105 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 58 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake 29 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 137 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 137 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 45 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 113 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 115 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 118 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 122 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 127 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 179 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 184 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 10.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 37°F (3°C) 7.1 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in
August 80°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 8.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 6.3 in
November 51°F (11°C) 7.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 10.3 in

Maruoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.6") and August the driest (5.4").

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