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Kosuge, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
684
Population
6/sq mi density
2,231 ft
Elevation
680 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$30,600 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent
Kosuge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 223 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,231 ft (680 m) |
| Area | 108.2 sq mi (280.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7601°N, 138.9402°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 89 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 141 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 89 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 108 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 129 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 108 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 110 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 149 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 131 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 121 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 79 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | 150 | 67 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Fujisan (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 48 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 59 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 67 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 80 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 81 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 97 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 102 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 122 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 122 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 122 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 126 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 131 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
Kosuge has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 30°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.2") and December the driest (1.2").