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Tamura, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
35,169
Population
199/sq mi density
1,535 ft
Elevation
468 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,300 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Tamura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,535 ft (468 m) |
| Area | 177.0 sq mi (458.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4306°N, 140.6034°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 |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 69 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 106 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 108 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 108 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 141 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 93 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 104 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 100 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 92 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 109 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 143 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 149 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 116 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 107 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 108 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 134 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 128 km |
| 1616 | MIYAGI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adatarayama (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 37 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 46 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 51 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 66 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 81 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 92 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 94 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 120 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 123 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 128 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 130 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 145 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 171 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 7.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.6 in |
Tamura has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 30°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.4").