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Shonai, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
20,940
Population
90/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Shonai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.8 inches. The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 208 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 234.0 sq mi (606.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 90/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8485°N, 139.9031°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 65 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 78 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 87 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 143 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 117 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 23 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 44 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 11 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 64 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 17 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 31 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 73 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 78 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 91 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 123 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 127 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 127 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 138 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 140 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 144 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 146 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 148 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 159 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 7.9 in |
Shonai has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 70.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and May the driest (3.9").