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Matsumoto, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
241,145
Population
638/sq mi density
1,946 ft
Elevation
593 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Matsumoto experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.9 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,946 ft (593 m) |
| Area | 377.9 sq mi (978.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2333°N, 137.9667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 135 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 135 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 108 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 141 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yakedake (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 34 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 36 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 39 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 40 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 51 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 53 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 58 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 66 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 74 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 77 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 84 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 108 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 119 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Matsumoto has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.3").