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Shisō, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
35,639
Population
104/sq mi density
705 ft
Elevation
215 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,400 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent
Shisō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 705 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 341.6 sq mi (884.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9811°N, 134.5640°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 84 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 92 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 87 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 122 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 63 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Shisō has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and December the driest (1.8").