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Hachinohe, Japan
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4.0
/5.0
A
Great
239,046
Population
536/sq mi density
66 ft
Elevation
20 meters
48°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent
Hachinohe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 445.6 sq mi (1,154.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5000°N, 141.5000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 52 | 147 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 54 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 136 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 130 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 80 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 85 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 150 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 42 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 67 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 115 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 88 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 138 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 69 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 115 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 81 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 52 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 56 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 82 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 84 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 87 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 92 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 102 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 103 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 148 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 162 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 182 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 187 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in |
Hachinohe has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (2.2").