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Shimoikehara, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
753
Population
5/sq mi density
702 ft
Elevation
214 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°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
Shimoikehara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.9 inches. The area receives 5.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Area | 144.2 sq mi (373.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0373°N, 135.9660°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 137 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 143 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 105 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 102 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 58 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 62 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 73 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 109 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 135 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 140 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 123 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 110 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 103 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 8.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 10.7 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 11.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Shimoikehara has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 86.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (2.3").