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Kosaka, Japan
Full City Profile
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
4,780
Population
61/sq mi density
902 ft
Elevation
275 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,100 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $300/mo rent
Kosaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 77.9 sq mi (201.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3790°N, 140.7313°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 138 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 84 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 109 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 89 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 140 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 147 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 108 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 129 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 135 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 58 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 122 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 125 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 19 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 34 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 46 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 48 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 48 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 63 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 69 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 98 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 105 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 154 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 158 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 163 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 170 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 184 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.7 in |
Kosaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (3.6").