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Minamichita, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
16,617
Population
129/sq mi density
49 ft
Elevation
15 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $510/mo rent
Minamichita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 205 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 129.1 sq mi (334.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6764°N, 137.0052°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 111 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 97 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 76 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 126 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 88 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 103 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 18 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 41 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 41 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 142 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 166 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 167 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 174 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 180 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 193 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 194 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 197 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Minamichita has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (2.1").