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Nakagawa, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,585
Population
7/sq mi density
105 ft
Elevation
32 meters
42°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Nakagawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 229.6 sq mi (594.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8145°N, 142.0782°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 142 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 163 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in |
Nakagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.3").