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Kōzan, Japan
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4.2
/5.0
A
Great
15,125
Population
136/sq mi density
1,106 ft
Elevation
337 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Kōzan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 222 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,106 ft (337 m) |
| Area | 110.9 sq mi (287.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5833°N, 133.0500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 117 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 102 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 73 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 133 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 10.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Kōzan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.0") and December the driest (1.9").