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Saikū, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
22,445
Population
245/sq mi density
33 ft
Elevation
10 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°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
Saikū enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 198 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 91.8 sq mi (237.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5333°N, 136.6333°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 | 131 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 118 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 73 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 147 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 89 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 94 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 82 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 101 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 55 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 143 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 54 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 54 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (170 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 170 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 181 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 7.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in |
Saikū has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.1") and January the driest (2.2").