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Weather & Climate in Chizu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chizu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 577 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.9°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Area | 92.2 sq mi (238.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2667°N, 134.2333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
159 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jan 16, 1995 | 8 km S of Akashi, Japan | M6.9 | 104 km | 22 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan | M6.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1990 | 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M6.1 | 113 km | 362 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan | M5.8 | 98 km | 358 km |
| Apr 12, 2013 | 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan | M5.8 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Apr 21, 2000 | 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.5 | 122 km | 347 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 93 km | 13 km |
| Jun 17, 2018 | near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 87 km | 372 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 28 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1996 | 67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan | M5.2 | 139 km | 361 km |
| Mar 16, 1999 | 10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan | M5.1 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 1994 | 16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan | M5.0 | 118 km | 358 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan | M4.9 | 36 km | 26 km |
| Oct 13, 1995 | 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan | M4.9 | 108 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
41 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 220 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 124 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 200 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 86 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 75 mph | 275 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 162 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 283 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 1 | 81 mph | 294 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 252 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 3 | 92 mph | 280 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 188 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 258 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 205 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 267 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 184 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 96 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 86 mph | 118 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 87 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 110 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 130 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 107 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 136 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 147 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 5.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 8.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
Chizu has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.4") and December the driest (3.3").