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Ōzu, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
35,187
Population
920/sq mi density
407 ft
Elevation
124 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent
Ōzu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 188 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Area | 38.3 sq mi (99.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 920/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8804°N, 130.8716°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 55 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 90 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 146 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 124 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1931 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 138 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 124 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 143 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 108 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 136 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 128 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 115 km |
| 1969 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 138 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 131 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 146 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 143 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 90 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 22 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 42 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 55 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 66 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 105 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 126 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 145 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 187 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 191 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 16.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 17.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Ōzu has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.4") and December the driest (2.3").