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Suginami, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
588,354 Population 5,058/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Suginami enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area116.3 sq mi (301.3 km²)
Population Density5,058/sq mi
Coordinates36.2013°N, 140.2841°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.7"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,806 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 75 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 112 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 90 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 115 km
Mar 11, 2011 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.4 145 km
Mar 11, 2011 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 144 km
Mar 11, 2011 92 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.3 139 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 102 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 76 km
Sep 11, 1996 23 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 95 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 74 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 69 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 91 km
May 7, 2008 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 113 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 115 km
Mar 12, 2011 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan M6.1 140 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 72 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 78 km
Mar 13, 2011 72 km E of Hasaki, Japan M6.1 133 km
May 7, 2008 95 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.1 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

34 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Ampil (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 205 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 211 km
2021 Mindulle Category 1 297 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 45 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 80 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 172 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 258 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 211 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 223 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 224 km
2011 Roke Category 1 103 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 118 km
2005 Saola Category 2 281 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 56 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 80 km
2002 Higos Category 2 48 km
2001 Vipa Category 1 277 km
2001 Danas Category 1 24 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 255 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 142 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 142 km
1732 KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 121 km
1670 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 101 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m 114 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m 140 km
1982 IBARAKI, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 127 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 147 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m 145 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m 145 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 72 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 109 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 75 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake 133 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 115 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 150 148 km
1602 BOSO, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 124 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 132 km
1241 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 137 km
818 TOKAIDO Eruption + Earthquake 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Takaharayama (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 90 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 95 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 96 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 105 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 106 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 107 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 122 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 132 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 152 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 157 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 157 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 159 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 161 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 164 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.3 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
June 67°F (20°C) 6.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in Wettest
October 60°F (16°C) 6.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 3.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in

Suginami has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.4").

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