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Sakawa, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
13,223
Population
340/sq mi density
262 ft
Elevation
80 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Sakawa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 38.9 sq mi (100.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5074°N, 133.2848°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 145 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 149 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 110 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 147 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 178 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 191 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 192 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 9.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 6.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in |
Sakawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.0") and January the driest (2.1").