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Sasayama, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
40,050
Population
204/sq mi density
663 ft
Elevation
202 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,400 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent
Sasayama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 663 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 195.9 sq mi (507.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0667°N, 135.2167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 60 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 140 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 55 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 105 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 135 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 55 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 144 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
Sasayama has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.4") and December the driest (2.7").