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Niihama, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
123,059
Population
1,359/sq mi density
43 ft
Elevation
13 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Niihama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 90.5 sq mi (234.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,359/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9605°N, 133.3052°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 |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 74 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (145 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 145 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 168 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 9.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Niihama has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (2.1").