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Izumiōtsu, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
74,412 Population 1,633/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$35,600 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $510/mo rent
Izumiōtsu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 285 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days285 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area45.6 sq mi (118.0 km²)
Population Density1,633/sq mi
Coordinates34.5000°N, 135.4000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.7"
73% above US avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.13"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

385 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.9. Most recent: M4.8 on Jul 31, 2025.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 36 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 108 km
Jun 1, 1998 17 km SW of Owase, Japan M5.8 89 km
Feb 26, 2025 38 km ESE of Shingū, Japan M5.8 134 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 54 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 138 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 53 km
Aug 1, 2007 42 km ESE of Owase, Japan M5.5 130 km
Jun 17, 2018 near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan M5.5 42 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 130 km
Oct 30, 2000 western Honshu, Japan M5.5 78 km
Sep 24, 2003 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan M5.4 93 km
May 9, 2022 7 km NE of Toba, Japan M5.3 137 km
Jan 6, 2004 36 km S of Ise, Japan M5.3 123 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 142 km
Apr 22, 1998 18 km SE of Hikone, Japan M5.2 118 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 92 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 94 km
May 28, 1994 12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan M5.1 121 km
Mar 16, 1999 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan M5.1 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

52 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 93 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 273 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 51 km
2018 Trami Category 1 78 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 65 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 156 km
2017 Lan Category 2 206 km
2017 Noru Category 1 62 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 258 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 195 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 137 km
2014 Halong Category 1 256 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 216 km
2011 Roke Category 3 145 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 124 km
2009 Melor Category 1 124 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 160 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 242 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 229 km
2004 Songda Category 2 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

18 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 3,022 125 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 130 km
1520 KII, KUMANANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 130 km
1510 OSAKA BAY Earthquake 2.0 m 11 km
1403 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 135 km
922 KUMANONADA Earthquake 2.0 m 143 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 129 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 87 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 32 km
1791 OASAKA BAY Earthquake 0 km
1666 AICHI PREFECTURE Earthquake 140 km
1586 ISE BAY Earthquake 8,000 140 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 113 km
1360 KUMANONADA Earthquake 143 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 91 km
745 OSAKA BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 14 km
704 KUMANONADA Earthquake 143 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 1.8 in
February 41°F (5°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
April 56°F (14°C) 5.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 6.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 44°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest

Izumiōtsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and December the driest (1.5").

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