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Suwa, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
48,972
Population
1,162/sq mi density
2,500 ft
Elevation
762 meters
48°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Suwa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,500 ft (762 m) |
| Area | 42.2 sq mi (109.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,162/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0380°N, 138.1131°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 145 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 129 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 135 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 119 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: Yokodake (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 19 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 51 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 52 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 55 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 59 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 74 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 76 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 82 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 94 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 95 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 98 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 121 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Suwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (1.2").