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Obara, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
4,355
Population
31/sq mi density
354 ft
Elevation
108 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,200 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent
Obara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 354 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 139.1 sq mi (360.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0833°N, 132.5833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 78 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 57 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 7 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 111 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.1 in |
Obara has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and November the driest (4.0").