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Murayama, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
22,516
Population
296/sq mi density
1,211 ft
Elevation
369 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Murayama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 76.1 sq mi (197.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4697°N, 140.4144°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
19 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 120 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 103 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 145 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 138 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 74 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 147 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 76 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 144 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 132 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 84 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 142 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 139 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 105 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 143 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 72 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 107 km |
| 1616 | MIYAGI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 36 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 40 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 64 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 77 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 83 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 92 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 101 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 136 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 147 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 155 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 162 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 169 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 170 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 175 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Murayama has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (3.1").