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Shimotsuke, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
60,274
Population
2,093/sq mi density
217 ft
Elevation
66 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent
Shimotsuke enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 243 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 28.8 sq mi (74.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4132°N, 139.8662°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 150 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 150 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 141 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 102 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 139 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 85 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 148 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nantaisan (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 52 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 53 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 55 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 61 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 80 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 80 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 91 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 118 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 120 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 122 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 133 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 142 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 143 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in |
Shimotsuke has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.3").