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Takashima, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
46,976
Population
176/sq mi density
351 ft
Elevation
107 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $440/mo rent
Takashima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 267.6 sq mi (693.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4135°N, 136.0161°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 86 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 26 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 134 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 126 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 85 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 107 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 143 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 159 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 168 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in |
Takashima has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and November the driest (4.7").