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Chizu, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
7,031
Population
76/sq mi density
577 ft
Elevation
176 meters
53°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,600 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Chizu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 92.2 sq mi (238.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2667°N, 134.2333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 87 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 110 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 107 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Chizu has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (3.3").