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Shirasawa, Japan
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4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,265
Population
6/sq mi density
817 ft
Elevation
249 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent
Shirasawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 16.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 202.4 sq mi (524.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5901°N, 140.2840°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 127 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 101 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 40 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 86 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 83 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 119 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 113 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 145 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 119 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 49 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 133 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 8 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 51 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 51 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 80 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 85 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 85 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 102 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 102 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 104 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 128 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 154 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 167 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 167 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 5.1 in |
Shirasawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (3.5").