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Sekigahara, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
7,109
Population
244/sq mi density
446 ft
Elevation
136 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent
Sekigahara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 191 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.8 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.3°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 29.1 sq mi (75.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3667°N, 136.4667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 126 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 16 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 100 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 51 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 92 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 109 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 128 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 139 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 168 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 6.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 10.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 10.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
Sekigahara has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.6") and December the driest (3.9").