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Taira, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
2,016
Population
16/sq mi density
1,903 ft
Elevation
580 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent
Taira experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.0 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,903 ft (580 m) |
| Area | 122.7 sq mi (317.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6333°N, 137.3333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 97 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 105 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 130 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 32 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 56 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 70 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 77 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 102 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 107 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 130 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 137 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 153 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 156 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 156 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 159 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 7.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 7.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 10.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
Taira has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and December the driest (2.9").