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Shimonoseki, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
265,684
Population
961/sq mi density
33 ft
Elevation
10 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Shimonoseki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 213 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 276.5 sq mi (716.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 961/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9555°N, 130.9371°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 147 km |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 123 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 102 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 143 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 86 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 86 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 101 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 120 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 145 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Shimonoseki has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and December the driest (2.5").