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Kaizu, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
34,960
Population
591/sq mi density
-7 ft
Elevation
-2 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,500 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, $390/mo rent
Kaizu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 201 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -7 ft (-2 m) |
| Area | 59.2 sq mi (153.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 591/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2017°N, 136.6351°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 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 | 146 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 140 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 38 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 76 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 27 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 27 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (107 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 107 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 108 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 130 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 143 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 175 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 181 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 7.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
Kaizu has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.5") and December the driest (2.6").