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Shizukuishi, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
16,263
Population
69/sq mi density
630 ft
Elevation
192 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,100 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Shizukuishi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.3 inches. The area receives 14.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Area | 235.1 sq mi (608.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6941°N, 140.9844°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.5 m (8 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 74 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 132 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 134 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 95 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 114 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 125 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 146 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 150 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 135 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 136 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 83 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akita-Komagatake (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 18 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 18 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 31 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 36 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 83 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 91 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 104 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 108 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 110 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 111 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 122 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 177 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.2 in |
Shizukuishi has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (3.2").