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Shimoyuge, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
4,530
Population
138/sq mi density
505 ft
Elevation
154 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Shimoyuge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
| Area | 32.9 sq mi (85.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9243°N, 133.9639°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 128 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 70 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 137 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 108 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (125 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 125 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Shimoyuge has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (1.5").