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Wakayama, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
356,729
Population
1,652/sq mi density
26 ft
Elevation
8 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent
Wakayama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 216.0 sq mi (559.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,652/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2333°N, 135.1667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 127 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 120 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 139 km |
| 1946 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 6.6 m | 1,362 | 141 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 108 km |
| 1520 | KII, KUMANANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 46 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 50 km |
| 1948 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 132 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 41 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 138 km |
| 1360 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 59 km |
| 1099 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 43 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
Wakayama has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (1.6").