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Takehara, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
30,506
Population
668/sq mi density
62 ft
Elevation
19 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Takehara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 45.7 sq mi (118.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3383°N, 132.9167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 114 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 105 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (93 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 93 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 122 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
Takehara has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and December the driest (1.7").