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Toyosato, Japan

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4.2 /5.0
A Great
3,279 Population 75/sq mi density
1,854 ft Elevation 565 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Toyosato experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. The area receives 18.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,854 ft (565 m)
Area43.6 sq mi (112.8 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates36.9212°N, 138.4463°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 18.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.32"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.66"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

700 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 1, 2024 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake M7.5 122 km
Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 68 km
Feb 7, 1993 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan M6.6 133 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 12 km
Jan 1, 2024 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 147 km
May 5, 2023 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 123 km
Jan 9, 2024 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan M5.9 120 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 123 km
Jan 1, 2024 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.8 124 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 72 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 65 km
Dec 3, 1996 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan M5.7 111 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 13 km
Jun 2, 2024 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.7 120 km
May 5, 2023 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 121 km
Jan 1, 2024 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 145 km
Jan 1, 2024 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 114 km
Jan 1, 2024 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.5 114 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 19 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 2 205 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 170 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 169 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 295 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 225 km
2011 Roke Category 1 132 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 162 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 214 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 191 km
2004 Songda Category 1 299 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 221 km
2003 Etau Category 1 249 km
2002 Higos Category 1 173 km
2001 Danas Category 1 180 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 259 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 88 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 249 km
1998 Stella Category 1 138 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 183 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2024 HONSHU: W COAST Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 549 122 km
1993 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.5 m 133 km
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 78 km
2023 NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.1 m 1 122 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake 15 72 km
1892 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1 147 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 19 88 km
1762 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 133 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 2,100 44 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake 76 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake 68 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake 2,000 71 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shiga (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 27 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 30 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 35 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 37 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 58 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 61 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 75 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 78 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 84 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 86 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 93 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 95 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 95 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 95 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 4.3 in
March 33°F (1°C) 3.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 6.1 in
July 71°F (22°C) 7.3 in Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 65°F (19°C) 7.2 in
October 54°F (12°C) 5.2 in
November 44°F (6°C) 4.5 in
December 33°F (1°C) 5.0 in

Toyosato has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 27°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and April the driest (3.7").

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