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Ōwarino, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
8,989
Population
109/sq mi density
817 ft
Elevation
249 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,700 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent
Ōwarino experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.4 inches. The area receives 28.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 82.5 sq mi (213.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0117°N, 138.6547°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 133 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 143 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 85 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 64 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 83 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 54 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 73 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shiga (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 45 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 50 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 56 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 56 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 62 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 68 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 68 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 79 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 80 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 94 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 101 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 107 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 107 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 8.6 in |
Ōwarino has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 28°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (4.0").