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Shimoichi, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
5,378
Population
191/sq mi density
591 ft
Elevation
180 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$31,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent
Shimoichi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (72.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 191/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3709°N, 135.7877°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 128 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 139 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 98 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 44 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 121 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 105 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 124 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 105 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 134 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 142 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 70 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 38 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 116 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Shimoichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (1.7").