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Koshimizu, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
5,029
Population
45/sq mi density
62 ft
Elevation
19 meters
44°F
Avg Temperature
6°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Koshimizu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 110.8 sq mi (286.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8590°N, 144.4651°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 32 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 57 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 109 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kussharo (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 27 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 33 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 64 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 64 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 83 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 102 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 125 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 131 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 151 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 153 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Koshimizu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.6").