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Tarumizu, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
19,146
Population
306/sq mi density
33 ft
Elevation
10 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Tarumizu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 166 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 62.6 sq mi (162.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.4833°N, 130.7000°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 | 146 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | 6.0 m | — | 13 km |
| 1662 | HIUGANADA | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 126 km |
| 1914 | SEIKAIDO | Eruption | 3.0 m | 63 | 11 km |
| 1941 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 2 | 144 km |
| 1929 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 144 km |
| 1961 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.7 m | 2 | 105 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 85 km |
| 2024 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 83 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 124 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 131 km |
| 2025 | HYUGANADA SEA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 89 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 67 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 109 km |
| 1987 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 2 | 124 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1781 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | 38 | 11 km |
| 1780 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Astronomical | — | — | 13 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 766 | N. KAGOSHIMA BAY | Astronomical | — | — | 13 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Aira (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 13 km |
| Ata | Caldera(s) | 924 m (3,031 ft) | 885 | 32 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 34 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 52 km |
| Kikai | Caldera | 704 m (2,310 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Kuchinoerabujima | Stratovolcano(es) | 657 m (2,156 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 147 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 160 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 184 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 186 km |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 9.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 10.9 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 18.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 15.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
Tarumizu has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 101.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (18.6") and December the driest (3.2").