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Sai, Japan
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4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,930
Population
15/sq mi density
72 ft
Elevation
22 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent
Sai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 129.3 sq mi (334.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4302°N, 140.8643°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 125 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 73 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 100 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 148 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 119 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 141 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 119 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 139 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 105 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 61 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Osorezan (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 27 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 49 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 72 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 86 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 98 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 102 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 121 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 124 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 125 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 146 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 155 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 162 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 163 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 164 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 176 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in |
Sai has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (3.0").