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Minokamo, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
56,972
Population
1,973/sq mi density
574 ft
Elevation
175 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent
Minokamo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 28.9 sq mi (74.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,973/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4820°N, 137.0217°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 66 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 89 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 140 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 57 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 62 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 78 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 84 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 97 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 131 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 135 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 155 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 170 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 183 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 184 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 185 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 185 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 11.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 11.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
Minokamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.1") and December the driest (2.7").