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Okazaki, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
384,654
Population
2,573/sq mi density
112 ft
Elevation
34 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$37,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,000 home value, $510/mo rent
Okazaki enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 193 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 149.5 sq mi (387.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9500°N, 137.1667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 125 km |
| 1707 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 11.0 m | 2,000 | 111 km |
| 1944 | OFF SOUTHEAST COAST KII PENINSULA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,223 | 106 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 136 km |
| 1096 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | — | 110 km |
| 1855 | ENSHUNADA | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 64 km |
| 1408 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 922 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 93 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 28 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 103 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 145 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1708 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 34 km |
| 1589 | SURUGA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 34 km |
| 704 | KUMANONADA | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ontakesan (109 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 109 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 133 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 139 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 147 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 149 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 164 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 172 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 176 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 184 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 199 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Okazaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and December the driest (2.3").