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Muroto-misakicho, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
17,601
Population
184/sq mi density
325 ft
Elevation
99 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Muroto-misakicho enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 172 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Area | 95.9 sq mi (248.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2866°N, 134.1683°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 80 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 60 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 75 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 89 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 114 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 90 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 135 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 84 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 10.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Muroto-misakicho has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and December the driest (2.6").