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Mizusawa, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
4,956
Population
22/sq mi density
774 ft
Elevation
236 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Mizusawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 225 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.0 inches. The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 774 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 228.8 sq mi (592.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4342°N, 140.1014°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 98 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 76 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 95 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 70 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 60 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 131 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 58 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 107 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (44 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 44 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 64 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 74 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 79 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 84 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 89 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 93 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 120 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 146 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 159 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 172 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 173 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 176 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 179 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.8 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 5.3 in |
Mizusawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.9") and March the driest (3.6").