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Minano, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
9,497
Population
245/sq mi density
551 ft
Elevation
168 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$36,200 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $530/mo rent
Minano experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.4 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Area | 38.8 sq mi (100.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0736°N, 139.0999°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 114 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 114 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 141 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 141 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 79 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 98 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Harunasan (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 50 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 64 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 70 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 79 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 84 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 85 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 86 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 88 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 94 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 99 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 110 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 127 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Minano has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.7") and December the driest (1.2").