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Nishiwaki, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
38,673
Population
756/sq mi density
187 ft
Elevation
57 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,400 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent
Nishiwaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 237 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 51.2 sq mi (132.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 756/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9842°N, 134.9741°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 69 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 117 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 129 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 122 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 45 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Nishiwaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (1.9").