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Date, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
59,625 Population 423/sq mi density
190 ft Elevation 58 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,300 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Date experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.9°F
2% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation190 ft (58 m)
Area141.0 sq mi (365.2 km²)
Population Density423/sq mi
Coordinates37.8167°N, 140.5000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,455 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 96 km
Apr 7, 2011 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.1 108 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 113 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 148 km
Mar 20, 2021 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.0 123 km
May 1, 2021 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan M6.9 105 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 139 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 91 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 96 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 128 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 105 km
Mar 11, 2011 103 km E of Namie, Japan M6.3 147 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 61 km
Aug 4, 2019 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.3 97 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 79 km
Mar 27, 2011 62 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M6.2 148 km
Mar 11, 2011 61 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.2 118 km
Aug 19, 2011 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.2 103 km
May 13, 2011 31 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.1 88 km
Jul 25, 2003 7 km NW of Matsushima, Japan M6.1 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Jebi (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Jebi Category 1 263 km
2019 Faxai Category 2 155 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 102 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 283 km
2011 Roke Category 1 243 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 272 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 204 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 144 km
2002 Higos Category 1 50 km
2001 Danas Category 1 158 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 279 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 132 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 123 km
1998 Stella Category 1 193 km
1996 Violet Category 1 215 km
1995 Oscar Category 3 258 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 112 km
1981 Thad Category 1 205 km
1981 Gay Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 5.8 m 36 128 km
1835 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 123 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 139 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m - 91 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m - 120 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m - 140 km
1897 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m - 127 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 145 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m - 148 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m - 127 km
1978 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 28 140 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 1 133 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m - 126 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 96 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 129 km
2021 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.1 m 1 110 km
1987 E. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 140 km
1927 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.1 m - 132 km
2011 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 3 108 km
2005 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Azumayama (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 24 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 27 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 37 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 45 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 90 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 92 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 104 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 120 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 130 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 144 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 144 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 147 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 148 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 151 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
August 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in

Date has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (1.7").

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