Asakawa, Japan

Fukushima · Japan

Asakawa is a small city in Fukushima, Japan with a population of 6,315. Elevation: 1,004 ft (306 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,315 Population 272/sq mi density
1,004 ft Elevation 306 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
50.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population6,315
Density272/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Population6,315
Population Density272 / sq mi
Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Coordinates37.0828°, 140.4137°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceFukushima
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation50.5 inches (1,283 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)

About Asakawa

Asakawa is a small city in Japan (Fukushima) with a population of 6,315. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet (306 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Asakawa

Asakawa has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1305 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / 4.5° 26.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / 4.6° 41.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / 8.3° 79.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / 15.3° 108.3
May 0°C / 32°F - / 20.2° 115.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / 22.4° 157.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / 26.4° 176.9
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / 28.6° 241.6
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / 23.3° 174.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / 18° 104.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / 12.3° 55.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / 7.2° 24.0
Asakawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,004 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below Japan avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Area23.2 sq mi (60.1 km²)
Population Density272/sq mi
Coordinates37.0828°N, 140.4137°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above Japan avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 109 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 125 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 140 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 142 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 9 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 127 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 145 km
Mar 11, 2011 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.4 150 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 112 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 51 km
Aug 4, 2019 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.3 129 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 98 km
Mar 11, 2011 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 137 km
May 7, 2008 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 143 km
Aug 19, 2011 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.2 128 km
Mar 11, 2011 61 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.2 106 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 111 km
Mar 22, 2011 72 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.1 125 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 104 km
May 13, 2011 31 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.1 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 258 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 236 km
2019 Faxai Category 2 102 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 22 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 261 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 236 km
2011 Roke Category 1 171 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 198 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 131 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 102 km
2002 Higos Category 1 129 km
2001 Danas Category 1 76 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 274 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 102 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 181 km
1998 Stella Category 1 117 km
1996 Violet Category 1 166 km
1996 Dan Category 1 287 km
1995 Oscar Category 4 222 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.4 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m - 93 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m - 131 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m - 115 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m - 98 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m - 97 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 1 114 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m - 115 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 125 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m - 83 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 103 km
2021 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.1 m 1 139 km
1987 E. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 40 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 60 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 64 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 65 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 74 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 85 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 87 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 89 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 98 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 101 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 118 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 123 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 155 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 174 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 1.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (0°C) 1.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
June 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
August 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 7.3 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
December 37°F (3°C) 1.5 in

Asakawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 32°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.3") and January the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Asakawa

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Asakawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Komine-jo Castle History Museum
ふるさとの森
ムシテックワールド
南湖神社 宝物館
特撮アーカイブセンター
白河市歴史民俗資料館
福島県文化財センター白河館まほろん
那須歴史探訪館
須賀川市立博物館

Libraries in Asakawa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
白河市立図書館0.0
鏡石町 図書館0.0
須賀川市立図書館0.0

Train Stations in Asakawa

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Iwaki-Asakawa
Satoshiraishi

Gas Stations in Asakawa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

apollostation

Golf Courses in Asakawa

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

白河国際カントリークラブ

Stadiums & Teams in Asakawa

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Ski Resorts Near Asakawa

19 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Inawashiro Schanze 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tengendai Kogen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Sannokura 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grandeco Snow Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yokomuki Onsen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Minowa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Nihonmatsu Shiozawa 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Urabandai Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Numajiri Ski 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Adatara Kogen Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Edelweiss Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hoshino Resorts Nekoma Mountain 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Family Snow Park Bandai X2 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grand Sunpia Inawashiro Resort Hotel 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Inawashiro Snow Paradise 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Listel Ski Fantasia 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ski Resort Tenei 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Grandee Hatoriko Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hunter Mountain Shiobara Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Asakawa

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fukushima AirportFKSMedium Airport
Utsunomiya Air Field-Medium Airport
Fukushima (Iizaka) Skypark-Small Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Minamisoma Runway-Small Airport
Fukushima Robot Test Field Namie Runway-Small Airport
Juo Airfield-Small Airport
Kinugawa Gliderport-Small Airport
Shirosato Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport
Skyfield Nasu-Small Airport
Utsunomiya Auxiliary Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Asakawa

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Asakawa Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Asakawa

What is the population of Asakawa?

Asakawa has a population of 6,315 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 272 people per square mile, spread across 23.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Asakawa?

Asakawa has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.5 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

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