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Ōtsu, Japan
Full City Profile
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
345,070
Population
1,926/sq mi density
430 ft
Elevation
131 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$33,800 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $440/mo rent
Ōtsu 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 63.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 222 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 179.2 sq mi (464.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,926/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0000°N, 135.8667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 96 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 62 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 59 km |
| 1945 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 2,306 | 126 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 86 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1666 | AICHI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1586 | ISE BAY | Earthquake | — | 8,000 | 85 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (152 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 152 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 177 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
Ōtsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.3") and December the driest (1.9").