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Nikaho, Japan
Full City Profile
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
23,435
Population
63/sq mi density
154 ft
Elevation
47 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,100 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $300/mo rent
Nikaho experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 371.4 sq mi (962.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2708°N, 139.9395°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 80 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 116 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 86 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 100 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 70 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 25 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 138 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 140 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 80 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 43 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 20 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 21 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 78 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 81 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 91 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 92 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 104 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 109 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 112 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 133 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 157 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 160 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 173 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 174 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 183 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
Nikaho has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.5") and May the driest (3.9").