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Ōka, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
14,021
Population
250/sq mi density
138 ft
Elevation
42 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,200 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent
Ōka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 138 ft (42 m) |
| Area | 56.2 sq mi (145.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 250/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5000°N, 136.5500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 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 | 136 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 123 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 75 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 89 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 79 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 103 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 64 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 136 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 60 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 704 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 176 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 11.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in |
Ōka has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.8") and January the driest (2.3").