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Nasushiobara, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
115,794
Population
506/sq mi density
919 ft
Elevation
280 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent
Nasushiobara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 228.9 sq mi (592.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9768°N, 140.0664°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 126 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 145 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 123 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 127 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 147 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 99 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 126 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 19 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 27 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 54 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 56 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 65 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 68 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 69 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 70 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 77 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 86 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 122 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 134 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.7 in |
Nasushiobara has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and January the driest (1.5").