Kōzu, Japan
Full City Profile
7,909
Population
87/sq mi density
135 ft
Elevation
41 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Kōzu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 90.8 sq mi (235.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 87/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2817°N, 139.2090°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 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 | 33 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 84 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 33 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 145 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 50 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 105 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 53 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 53 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 100 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 89 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 64 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 107 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 118 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 67 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 9 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakoneyama (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 18 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 44 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 45 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 64 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 85 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 99 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 118 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 120 km |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 135 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 137 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 140 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 161 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 161 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
Kōzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 66.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (2.2").