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Shōyama, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
4,196
Population
28/sq mi density
1,339 ft
Elevation
408 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,600 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Shōyama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Area | 148.8 sq mi (385.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1667°N, 133.3167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 144 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 124 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 63 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
Shōyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (3.4").