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Owase, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
16,910
Population
227/sq mi density
13 ft
Elevation
4 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
Owase enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.3°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 74.4 sq mi (192.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 227/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0667°N, 136.2000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 147 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 83 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 120 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 108 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 53 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 71 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 49 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 55 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 149 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 130 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 116 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 127 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 117 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 121 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 119 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Owase has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.4") and December the driest (2.1").