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Matsushima, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
16,363
Population
791/sq mi density
66 ft
Elevation
20 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,200 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,000 home value, $410/mo rent
Matsushima experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 20.7 sq mi (53.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 791/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3736°N, 141.0611°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 115 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 83 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 75 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 113 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 117 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 79 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 122 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 139 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 101 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 87 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 142 km |
| 1981 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 150 km |
| 2003 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 150 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 86 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 121 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 92 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 49 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 60 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 70 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 101 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 106 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 119 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 122 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 156 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 165 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 167 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 169 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 177 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 179 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in |
Matsushima has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (1.6").