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Moriyama, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
85,485
Population
3,972/sq mi density
302 ft
Elevation
92 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $440/mo rent
Moriyama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 302 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 21.5 sq mi (55.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,972/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0667°N, 135.9833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 100 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 47 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 118 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 99 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 75 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (140 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 140 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 164 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 183 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Moriyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (2.6").