Ushitsu, Japan
Full City Profile
15,687
Population
33/sq mi density
3 ft
Elevation
1 meters
55°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
Ushitsu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 84.0 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 469.6 sq mi (1,216.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3079°N, 137.1522°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 23 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 37 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 65 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 29 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 50 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 121 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 46 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 110 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 85 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 78 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 95 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 86 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niigata-Yakeyama (89 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 89 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 91 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 97 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 126 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 133 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 138 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 144 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 158 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 160 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 171 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 177 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 193 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 8.8 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | Driest |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 9.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 9.7 in | Wettest |
Ushitsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (4.6").