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Nakatsugawa, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
78,930
Population
302/sq mi density
1,109 ft
Elevation
338 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent
Nakatsugawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.8 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 190 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 261.2 sq mi (676.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4833°N, 137.5000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 109 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 91 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 147 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 46 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 69 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 83 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 100 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 100 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 112 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 121 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 138 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 141 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 156 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 159 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 164 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Nakatsugawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (2.3").