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Shima, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
47,774
Population
691/sq mi density
36 ft
Elevation
11 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°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
Shima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 69.1 sq mi (178.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3333°N, 136.8333°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 | 105 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 93 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 44 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 122 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 72 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 95 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 77 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 61 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 128 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 53 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 130 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 142 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (183 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 12.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in |
Shima has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.4") and January the driest (2.6").