Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kamikoizumi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average
38°F (4°C)
July Average
77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
247 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
85 ft (26 m)
Area
8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density
5,248/sq mi
Coordinates
36.2643°N, 139.4291°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall48.9"
29% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)7.28"
Driest Month (Jan)1.46"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,104 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M6.6.
Apr 11, 2011
17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan
M6.6
119 km
11 km
Jun 1, 1990
near the east coast of Honshu, Japan
M6.3
116 km
67 km
Apr 21, 2011
6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan
M6.2
110 km
43 km
Mar 11, 2011
13 km E of Arai, Japan
M6.2
126 km
9 km
Jun 3, 2000
6 km SE of Narut?, Japan
M6.2
122 km
62 km
Apr 11, 2011
23 km SE of T?gane, Japan
M6.2
140 km
15 km
Aug 5, 1990
43 km E of ?arai, Japan
M6.1
147 km
27 km
May 26, 2023
12 km SE of Narutō, Japan
M6.1
128 km
42 km
Mar 15, 2011
6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan
M6.0
134 km
9 km
Mar 14, 2012
5 km SE of Asahi, Japan
M6.0
131 km
10 km
Apr 3, 2004
37 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan
M6.0
143 km
31 km
Jul 20, 2000
31 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan
M6.0
142 km
47 km
Mar 11, 2011
4 km ESE of Hasaki, Japan
M6.0
144 km
48 km
Jul 23, 2005
9 km WSW of Ichihara, Japan
M5.9
99 km
61 km
Apr 12, 2011
8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan
M5.9
126 km
11 km
Apr 10, 2005
near the east coast of Honshu, Japan
M5.9
114 km
43 km
Feb 25, 2013
29 km NE of Numata, Japan
M5.8
67 km
10 km
Apr 29, 2012
5 km NNW of T?gane, Japan
M5.8
111 km
44 km
Feb 1, 1992
4 km SSE of Miura, Japan
M5.8
130 km
100 km
Apr 16, 2011
6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan
M5.8
24 km
77 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
31 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Ampil
Category 3
98 mph
272 km
2024
Jebi
Category 1
75 mph
288 km
2019
Faxai
Category 3
98 mph
94 km
2019
Hagibis
Category 2
92 mph
74 km
2018
Jebi
Category 1
81 mph
277 km
2018
Shanshan
Category 1
75 mph
222 km
2018
Jongdari
Category 1
81 mph
251 km
2016
Lionrock
Category 1
75 mph
288 km
2016
Mindulle
Category 1
75 mph
219 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 1
81 mph
178 km
2011
Roke
Category 2
92 mph
45 km
2007
Fitow
Category 1
81 mph
77 km
2005
Mawar
Category 2
81 mph
100 km
2004
Ma-on
Category 3
92 mph
81 km
2003
Etau
Category 1
52 mph
300 km
2002
Higos
Category 2
86 mph
59 km
2001
Danas
Category 1
81 mph
67 km
2000
Kirogi
Category 1
86 mph
157 km
1998
Vicki
Category 2
69 mph
179 km
1998
Stella
Category 1
69 mph
25 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1923
SAGAMI BAY
Earthquake
13.0 m
105,385
130 km
1495
KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO
Earthquake
5.0 m
200
130 km
1896
KASHIMA, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.3 m
—
143 km
1855
TOKAIDO
Earthquake
—
6,757
76 km
1782
ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY
Eruption + Earthquake
—
—
132 km
1633
SAGAMI BAY
Earthquake
—
150
120 km
1257
SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
119 km
1241
KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY
Earthquake
—
—
118 km
818
TOKAIDO
Eruption + Earthquake
—
—
119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Akagisan (39 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Akagisan
Stratovolcano
1,828 m (5,997 ft)
Unknown
39 km
Nantaisan
Stratovolcano
2,486 m (8,156 ft)
-9540
56 km
Harunasan
Stratovolcano
1,449 m (4,754 ft)
550
57 km
Omanago Group
Lava dome(s)
2,341 m (7,680 ft)
-3050
59 km
Nikko-Shiranesan
Shield
2,578 m (8,458 ft)
1952
60 km
Takaharayama
Stratovolcano
1,795 m (5,889 ft)
-4570
77 km
Hiuchigatake
Stratovolcano
2,356 m (7,730 ft)
1544
78 km
Asamayama
Complex
2,568 m (8,425 ft)
2019
83 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan
Stratovolcano(es)
2,165 m (7,103 ft)
2018
90 km
Shiga
Shield(s)
2,041 m (6,696 ft)
Unknown
94 km
Yokodake
Stratovolcano(es)
2,480 m (8,136 ft)
1200
102 km
Nasudake
Stratovolcano(es)
1,915 m (6,283 ft)
1963
107 km
Fujisan
Stratovolcano
3,776 m (12,388 ft)
1708
119 km
Hakoneyama
Complex
1,438 m (4,718 ft)
2015
120 km
Numazawa
Shield
835 m (2,740 ft)
-3400
132 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
38°F (4°C)
1.5 in
Coldest, Driest
February
40°F (4°C)
2.0 in
March
45°F (7°C)
2.7 in
April
56°F (13°C)
3.6 in
May
64°F (18°C)
4.3 in
June
70°F (21°C)
6.5 in
July
77°F (25°C)
5.6 in
August
79°F (26°C)
6.2 in
Warmest
September
72°F (22°C)
7.3 in
Wettest
October
62°F (16°C)
5.2 in
November
52°F (11°C)
2.6 in
December
43°F (6°C)
1.5 in
Kamikoizumi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.5").