Izu, Japan
Full City Profile
28,493
Population
203/sq mi density
180 ft
Elevation
55 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Izu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 77.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 140.5 sq mi (364.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 203/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9716°N, 138.9464°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 145 km |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 52 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 84 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 143 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 133 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 52 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | - | 134 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 51 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 67 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 28 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 34 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 115 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 47 km |
| 1982 | S. OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 135 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 41 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 125 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 78 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 85 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 62 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Izu-Tobu (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 16 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 30 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 48 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 49 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 59 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 70 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 86 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 111 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 136 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 136 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 164 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 168 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 168 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 7.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Izu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 77.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (2.5").