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Wakimachi, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
17,659
Population
82/sq mi density
171 ft
Elevation
52 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Wakimachi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 215.9 sq mi (559.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0667°N, 134.1500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 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 | 133 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 114 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 138 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 29 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 129 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 63 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 103 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 142 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (184 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 6.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
Wakimachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and December the driest (1.8").