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Tonoshō, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
12,915 Population 450/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,000 home value, $360/mo rent
Tonoshō enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area28.7 sq mi (74.4 km²)
Population Density450/sq mi
Coordinates34.4805°N, 134.1702°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.4"
51% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.33"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

218 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 79 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 144 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 62 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 124 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 140 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 130 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 127 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 132 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 98 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 120 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 113 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 126 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 98 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 139 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 92 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 61 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 104 km
Oct 13, 1995 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan M4.9 88 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 70 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

46 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 166 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 70 km
2018 Trami Category 1 144 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 50 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 269 km
2017 Noru Category 1 101 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 197 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 165 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 200 km
2014 Halong Category 1 183 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 220 km
2011 Roke Category 3 236 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 106 km
2009 Melor Category 1 230 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 199 km
2007 Usagi Category 2 242 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 235 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 271 km
2004 Songda Category 2 202 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 112 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 25 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 113 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 87 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 83 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 113 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 145 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 129 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (159 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 8.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 7.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 9.3 in Wettest
October 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.2 in Driest

Tonoshō has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (1.2").

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