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Shinjō, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
951
Population
3/sq mi density
1,663 ft
Elevation
507 meters
52°F
Avg Temperature
11°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
Shinjō experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.0 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,663 ft (507 m) |
| Area | 315.7 sq mi (817.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1667°N, 133.5667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 147 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 146 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 86 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 8.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Shinjō has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (3.3").