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Tosashimizu, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
12,388 Population 19/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
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Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Tosashimizu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 172 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days172 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area639.4 sq mi (1,656.0 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates32.7840°N, 132.9632°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.1"
140% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.11"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

231 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 150 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 146 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 87 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 76 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 114 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 88 km
May 9, 2019 46 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M5.6 149 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 116 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 78 km
Aug 16, 2025 32 km ESE of Takanabe, Japan M5.5 138 km
Nov 4, 2002 Kyushu, Japan M5.4 139 km
Mar 2, 2017 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.3 82 km
Mar 27, 2019 57 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.3 107 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 141 km
Jan 13, 2025 24 km ESE of Takanabe, Japan M5.2 145 km
Mar 27, 2019 45 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.2 116 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 143 km
Aug 25, 2015 22 km ESE of Takanabe, Japan M5.2 140 km
Jan 29, 2012 13 km E of Nobeoka, Japan M5.1 111 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan M5.1 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

63 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 251 km
2023 Lan Category 1 274 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 238 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 234 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 148 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 89 km
2018 Trami Category 1 54 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 135 km
2017 Noru Category 1 32 km
2016 Malakas Category 2 50 km
2015 Goni Category 3 240 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 127 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 141 km
2014 Halong Category 1 24 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 168 km
2011 Roke Category 4 203 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 24 km
2009 Melor Category 1 196 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 111 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 130 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 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 708 131 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 69 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m 102 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 105 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 119 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 105 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 104 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m 140 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 135 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 134 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 105 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 104 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 135 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 63 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 131 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 131 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (157 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 157 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 164 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 9.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 10.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 13.1 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 12.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 12.4 in
October 67°F (19°C) 7.8 in
November 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
December 49°F (9°C) 2.8 in

Tosashimizu has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 91.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.1") and January the driest (2.4").

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