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Shimokawauchi, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,044
Population
77/sq mi density
1,503 ft
Elevation
458 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,300 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Shimokawauchi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,503 ft (458 m) |
| Area | 26.4 sq mi (68.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3333°N, 140.8333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 49 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 87 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 85 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 87 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 122 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 70 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 142 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 81 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 78 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 78 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 133 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 94 km |
| 2014 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 148 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 124 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 127 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 96 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adatarayama (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 60 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 69 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 74 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 81 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 97 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 105 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 113 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 132 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 135 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 142 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 144 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 155 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in |
Shimokawauchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.9") and January the driest (1.2").