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Sōja, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
69,030
Population
844/sq mi density
62 ft
Elevation
19 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Sōja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 81.8 sq mi (211.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6753°N, 133.7509°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 48 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 129 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 121 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (115 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 115 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Sōja has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (1.4").