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Izumo, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
172,775 Population 717/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,200 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent
Izumo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area241.1 sq mi (624.4 km²)
Population Density717/sq mi
Coordinates35.3667°N, 132.7667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.5"
70% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 144 km
Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 35 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 23 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 40 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 35 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 149 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 44 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 81 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 49 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 55 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 143 km
Apr 8, 2018 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.7 35 km
Oct 6, 2000 9 km S of Yonago, Japan M4.7 51 km
Jun 26, 2018 8 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan M4.6 55 km
Apr 8, 2018 9 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.6 38 km
Nov 23, 1990 23 km NNW of Niimi, Japan M4.6 61 km
Apr 8, 2018 14 km SSE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.5 37 km
Aug 17, 2021 14 km NNE of Sh?bara, Japan M4.5 51 km
Aug 2, 2021 21 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M4.4 44 km
Jun 29, 2025 10 km S of Yasugichō, Japan M4.4 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

37 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hinnamnor (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Nanmadol Category 1 279 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 234 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 228 km
2018 Trami Category 1 284 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 196 km
2017 Noru Category 1 253 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 293 km
2015 Goni Category 3 161 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 299 km
2014 Halong Category 1 268 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 251 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 85 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 297 km
2006 Shanshan Category 1 264 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 137 km
2004 Songda Category 2 52 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 49 km
2003 Etau Category 2 220 km
2003 Soudelor Category 1 273 km
1999 Bart Category 2 40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1026 OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE Earthquake 10.0 m 1,001 108 km
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 28 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 104 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in Driest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 7.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in

Izumo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (4.2").

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