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Sawara, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
8,668
Population
25/sq mi density
312 ft
Elevation
95 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°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
Sawara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 196 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Area | 348.9 sq mi (903.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3958°N, 136.4072°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 | 144 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 132 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 77 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 149 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 89 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 95 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 80 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 72 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 112 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 80 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 148 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 149 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 125 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 193 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 11.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Sawara has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and December the driest (2.1").