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Takaoka, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
170,077
Population
968/sq mi density
26 ft
Elevation
8 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,000 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Takaoka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.5°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 175.7 sq mi (455.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 968/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7500°N, 137.0167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 85 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 100 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 108 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 92 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 76 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 34 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 41 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 109 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 127 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 55 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 70 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 77 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 86 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 93 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 99 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 104 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 136 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 138 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 140 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 167 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 8.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 7.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 8.3 in |
Takaoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 83.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.2") and April the driest (5.0").