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Nakamura, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
34,559
Population
75/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°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
Nakamura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 463.8 sq mi (1,201.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9833°N, 132.9333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 120 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 86 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 116 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 134 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 116 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 145 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 149 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 114 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 117 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 147 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (148 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 148 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 157 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 171 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in |
Nakamura has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (2.4").