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Ōzu, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
40,575
Population
243/sq mi density
89 ft
Elevation
27 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Ōzu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 166.9 sq mi (432.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5000°N, 132.5500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 82 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 134 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 143 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (110 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 110 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 129 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 142 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 151 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 183 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, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 7.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in |
Ōzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 75.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (2.4").