Narutochō-mitsuishi, Japan

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4.1 /5.0

A Great

64,082 Population 409/sq mi density

7 ft Elevation 2 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$28,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

Narutochō-mitsuishi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	7 ft (2 m)
Area	156.7 sq mi (405.9 km²)
Population Density	409/sq mi
Coordinates	34.1993°N, 134.6093°W
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"

61% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 10.51"

Driest Month (Dec) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

245 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Mar 6, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995	8 km S of Akashi, Japan	M6.9	57 km
Apr 12, 2013	6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan	M5.8	28 km
Jun 1, 1998	17 km SW of Owase, Japan	M5.8	139 km
Aug 20, 1999	22 km SE of Kainan, Japan	M5.7	76 km
Jun 17, 2018	near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan	M5.5	117 km
Oct 30, 2000	western Honshu, Japan	M5.5	148 km
Sep 24, 2003	5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan	M5.4	135 km
Sep 16, 2002	24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan	M5.3	147 km
Jan 11, 2001	15 km E of Tottori, Japan	M5.3	143 km
Mar 13, 2019	22 km ESE of Anan, Japan	M5.2	49 km
Apr 14, 2000	10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan	M5.1	88 km
Oct 20, 1991	45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan	M5.1	113 km
Apr 26, 2007	15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan	M5.1	112 km
Jul 5, 2011	12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan	M5.0	54 km
Jun 20, 2023	8 km E of Shingū, Japan	M5.0	145 km
Jan 16, 1995	20 km SW of Akashi, Japan	M5.0	44 km
Feb 21, 2011	12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan	M4.9	77 km
Oct 13, 1995	10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan	M4.9	65 km
Jul 20, 2010	8 km WSW of Hashimoto, Japan	M4.9	85 km
Aug 22, 1994	39 km S of Anan, Japan	M4.9	71 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

53 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2023	Lan	Category 2	115 km
2018	Jebi	Category 3	29 km
2018	Trami	Category 1	93 km
2018	Cimaron	Category 1	45 km
2018	Jongdari	Category 1	231 km
2017	Lan	Category 2	255 km
2017	Noru	Category 1	50 km
2016	Malakas	Category 1	187 km
2015	Nangka	Category 1	136 km
2014	Phanfone	Category 2	152 km
2014	Halong	Category 1	180 km
2012	Jelawat	Category 1	180 km
2011	Roke	Category 4	185 km
2011	Ma-on	Category 1	67 km
2009	Melor	Category 1	185 km
2008	Sinlaku	Category 1	158 km
2007	Usagi	Category 2	290 km
2007	Man-yi	Category 1	237 km
2005	Mawar	Category 2	283 km
2004	Ma-on	Category 4	266 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 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	128 km
1707	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	25.7 m	5,000	113 km
1605	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	10.0 m	5,000	136 km
1711	SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN	Earthquake	2.0 m	1,000	57 km
1510	OSAKA BAY	Earthquake	2.0 m	—	85 km
1808	E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE	Earthquake	1.5 m	—	38 km
1995	KOBE, JAPAN	Earthquake	0.3 m	6,434	61 km
1791	OASAKA BAY	Earthquake	—	—	80 km
1498	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	—	—	95 km
1361	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	—	660	138 km
1331	OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE	Earthquake	—	—	78 km
887	NANKAIDO	Earthquake	—	—	148 km
745	OSAKA BAY, JAPAN	Earthquake	—	—	78 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	1.8 in	Coldest
February	42°F (5°C)	2.2 in
March	47°F (8°C)	3.5 in
April	57°F (14°C)	5.6 in
May	65°F (18°C)	5.7 in
June	71°F (22°C)	9.1 in
July	79°F (26°C)	6.6 in
August	81°F (27°C)	5.9 in	Warmest
September	74°F (23°C)	10.5 in	Wettest
October	64°F (18°C)	5.2 in
November	55°F (13°C)	3.5 in
December	46°F (8°C)	1.5 in	Driest

Narutochō-mitsuishi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.5") and December the driest (1.5").

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