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Shingū, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
27,491
Population
279/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent
Shingū enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 98.5 sq mi (255.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7333°N, 135.9833°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 | 115 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 125 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 107 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 130 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 68 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 33 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 48 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 67 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 111 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 118 km |
| 2004 | SOUTH COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 94 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 79 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 127 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 8.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 11.9 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
Shingū has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.9") and December the driest (2.4").