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Takefu, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
75,753
Population
678/sq mi density
112 ft
Elevation
34 meters
56°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
Takefu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.6 inches. The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 111.7 sq mi (289.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 678/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9039°N, 136.1669°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 102 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 57 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 134 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 116 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 61 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 118 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 127 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 133 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 148 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 9.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 9.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 9.2 in |
Takefu has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.6") and August the driest (5.9").