Chūō, Japan
Full City Profile
31,216
Population
197/sq mi density
817 ft
Elevation
249 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Chūō experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Area | 158.7 sq mi (411.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5947°N, 138.5028°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 106 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 106 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 147 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 119 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 97 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 107 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 111 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 112 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 120 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 90 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 117 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 77 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 33 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 57 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 62 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 90 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 94 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 98 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 103 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 103 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 108 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 114 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 126 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Chūō has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and December the driest (1.3").