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Shimizu, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,028
Population
32/sq mi density
121 ft
Elevation
37 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Shimizu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.2 inches. The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 93.9 sq mi (243.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7036°N, 140.2256°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 96 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 93 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 67 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 136 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 45 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 66 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 128 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 43 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 78 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 44 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 47 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 57 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 65 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 108 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 118 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 123 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 128 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 144 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 145 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 147 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 150 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 152 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 6.9 in |
Shimizu has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and May the driest (3.5").