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Sano, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
117,669
Population
856/sq mi density
118 ft
Elevation
36 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent
Sano 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 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 137.5 sq mi (356.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 856/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3167°N, 139.5833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 136 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 136 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 128 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 77 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 129 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akagisan (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 51 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 54 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 57 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 67 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 68 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 76 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 96 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 96 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 100 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 116 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 125 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 131 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in |
Sano has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.4").