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Ōbu, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
93,123
Population
7,163/sq mi density
75 ft
Elevation
23 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $510/mo rent
Ōbu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 13.0 sq mi (33.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7,163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0176°N, 136.9495°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 143 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 128 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 114 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 124 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 83 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 73 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 42 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 14 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 14 km |
| 704 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 109 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 128 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 133 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 146 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 166 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 172 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 182 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 190 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 9.9 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Ōbu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and December the driest (2.1").