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Shiojiri, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
67,241
Population
300/sq mi density
2,392 ft
Elevation
729 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Shiojiri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,392 ft (729 m) |
| Area | 224.0 sq mi (580.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 300/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1000°N, 137.9667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 145 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 123 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 150 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokodake (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 32 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 37 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 37 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 50 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 60 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 62 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 76 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 89 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 90 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 92 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 107 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 108 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Shiojiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (1.3").