All Countries
Kosai, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
59,770
Population
1,788/sq mi density
98 ft
Elevation
30 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,100 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Kosai enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 33.4 sq mi (86.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7005°N, 137.5225°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
19 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 | 85 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 72 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 87 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 94 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 78 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 23 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 115 km |
| 1403 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 146 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 126 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 136 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 30 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 68 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 108 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 72 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 63 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 74 km |
| 704 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 132 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 133 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 146 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 149 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 156 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 159 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 162 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 164 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 170 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 170 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 171 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 176 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 8.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in |
Kosai has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and January the driest (2.4").