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Matsue, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
203,616
Population
244/sq mi density
26 ft
Elevation
8 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,200 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent
Matsue enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 835.3 sq mi (2,163.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4833°N, 133.0500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 137 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 54 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
Matsue has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and December the driest (3.7").