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Uwajima, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
70,809
Population
391/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Uwajima enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 181.3 sq mi (469.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.2238°N, 132.5600°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 80 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 103 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 115 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 122 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 139 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 110 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 122 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 149 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 63 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 109 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 123 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 141 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.8 in |
Uwajima has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.2") and January the driest (2.5").