Seto, Japan
Full City Profile
127,327
Population
2,955/sq mi density
364 ft
Elevation
111 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Seto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 82.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 43.1 sq mi (111.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,955/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2333°N, 137.1000°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.0 m (36 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 141 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 137 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | - | 142 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 93 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 75 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 60 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 119 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 38 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | - | 8,000 | 38 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 81 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 105 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 107 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 119 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 146 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 148 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 155 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 175 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 183 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Seto has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and December the driest (2.4").