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Izumi, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
51,994 Population 408/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Izumi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area127.4 sq mi (330.1 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates32.0833°N, 130.3667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.0"
150% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 17.28"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

550 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 113 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 87 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 115 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 106 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 95 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 138 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 85 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 110 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 144 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 19 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 30 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 128 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 124 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 76 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 114 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 107 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 99 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan M5.7 102 km
Oct 19, 1996 19 km ENE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.7 119 km
May 31, 2005 10 km SSW of Kushima, Japan M5.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

71 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 16 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 24 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 112 km
2020 Maysak Category 2 262 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 89 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 286 km
2018 Trami Category 2 164 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 185 km
2017 Noru Category 1 153 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 99 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 149 km
2015 Goni Category 3 27 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 250 km
2014 Halong Category 1 220 km
2013 Danas Category 2 250 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 233 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 293 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 198 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 232 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 125 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 74 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 62 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 63 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 146 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 106 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 117 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 126 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 117 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 95 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 139 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake 72 km
1781 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 38 63 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 62 km
1619 YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 51 km
766 N. KAGOSHIMA BAY Astronomical 62 km
744 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1,520 37 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 41 km
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 50 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 61 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 76 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 98 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 113 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 139 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 144 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 156 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 164 km
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 8.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 9.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 17.3 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 16.8 in
August 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 8.4 in
October 64°F (18°C) 4.4 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
December 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in Driest

Izumi has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 95.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (17.3") and December the driest (3.0").

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