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Shirahama, Japan
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4.0
/5.0
A
Great
3,942
Population
4/sq mi density
33 ft
Elevation
10 meters
73°F
Avg Temperature
23°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,800 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent
Shirahama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 169 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
63°F Jan (17°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 169 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 1,125.0 sq mi (2,913.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.3610°N, 123.7484°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 85.4 m (280 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1771 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 85.4 m | 13,486 | 69 km |
| 2001 | TAIWAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 112 km |
| 1966 | E. TAIWAN-RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 7 | 120 km |
| 2002 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Driest |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 8.4 in | |
| December | 66°F (19°C) | 6.3 in |
Shirahama has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 92.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (5.9").