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Shitara, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
4,531
Population
36/sq mi density
1,624 ft
Elevation
495 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $510/mo rent
Shitara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.9 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,624 ft (495 m) |
| Area | 127.4 sq mi (329.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1000°N, 137.5667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 126 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 113 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 130 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 132 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 123 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 67 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 120 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 56 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 75 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 117 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 149 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 89 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 109 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 112 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 125 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 129 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 133 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 138 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 141 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 164 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 169 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 169 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 172 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 174 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 11.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.6 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in |
Shitara has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.5") and January the driest (2.7").