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Minakami, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
18,383
Population
44/sq mi density
1,283 ft
Elevation
391 meters
48°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,200 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Minakami experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches. The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 421.2 sq mi (1,090.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6882°N, 138.9863°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | — | 130 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 108 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 137 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 128 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 97 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 120 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akagisan (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 26 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 37 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 40 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 42 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 46 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 48 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 52 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 74 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 81 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 89 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 90 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 99 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 100 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
Minakami has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (3.2").