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Takahama, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
10,490
Population
154/sq mi density
13 ft
Elevation
4 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,200 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent
Takahama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 68.0 sq mi (176.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4900°N, 135.5498°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 43 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 100 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 69 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 109 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 126 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 27 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (133 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 133 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 180 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 8.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Driest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in |
Takahama has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and November the driest (4.8").