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Shikokuchūō, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
82,754
Population
362/sq mi density
135 ft
Elevation
41 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Shikokuchūō 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 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.7 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 228.4 sq mi (591.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 362/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9754°N, 133.5490°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 25.7 m (84 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 144 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 55 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (155 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 155 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 7.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
Shikokuchūō has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.5") and December the driest (2.1").