Bizen, Japan
Full City Profile
39,117
Population
155/sq mi density
932 ft
Elevation
284 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Bizen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 252.2 sq mi (653.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7867°N, 134.2354°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 120 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 58 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 109 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 111 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 79 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 152 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Bizen has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.3").