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Okayama, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
724,691
Population
1,595/sq mi density
16 ft
Elevation
5 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Okayama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 454.5 sq mi (1,177.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,595/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6500°N, 133.9333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 150 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 39 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 134 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 115 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 104 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 132 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Okayama has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (1.2").