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Nagasaki, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
10,746
Population
748/sq mi density
285 ft
Elevation
87 meters
52°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
Nagasaki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 241 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 748/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3264°N, 140.2764°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 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 | 117 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 91 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 150 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 94 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 142 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 85 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 133 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 79 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 115 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 76 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 120 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 25 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 60 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 66 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 76 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 83 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 83 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 88 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 116 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 136 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 165 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 166 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 176 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 181 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 183 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
Nagasaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (3.1").