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Shijōnawate, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
55,177
Population
5,613/sq mi density
879 ft
Elevation
268 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$35,600 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $510/mo rent
Shijōnawate enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 285 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Area | 9.8 sq mi (25.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7333°N, 135.6833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 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 | 110 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 30 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 93 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 123 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 139 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 58 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 106 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 704 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Shijōnawate has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (1.4").