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Takko, Japan
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4.0
/5.0
A
Great
4,968
Population
53/sq mi density
440 ft
Elevation
134 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent
Takko experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 93.4 sq mi (242.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3342°N, 141.1500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 89 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 147 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 116 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 143 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 117 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 148 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 114 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 116 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 74 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 102 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 149 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 115 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 102 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 149 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 116 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 74 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 30 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 43 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 49 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 53 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 55 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 70 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 80 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 105 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 128 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 156 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 164 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 167 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 182 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 196 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Takko has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.1").