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Hitachi, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0
A Great
174,508 Population 634/sq mi density
167 ft Elevation 51 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$32,500 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,000 home value, $420/mo rent
Hitachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area275.4 sq mi (713.2 km²)
Population Density634/sq mi
Coordinates36.6000°N, 140.6500°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,453 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 54 km
Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 149 km
May 7, 2008 78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.9 92 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 50 km
Mar 11, 2011 81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 95 km
Mar 11, 2011 115 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.5 143 km
Mar 11, 2011 108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.4 111 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 123 km
Mar 11, 2011 92 km ENE of Hasaki, Japan M6.3 124 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 132 km
Mar 11, 2011 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 105 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 47 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 142 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 118 km
Mar 11, 2011 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan M6.2 75 km
Sep 11, 1996 23 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 121 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 132 km
May 7, 2008 80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 93 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 118 km
Aug 19, 2011 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 206 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 191 km
2021 Mindulle Category 1 300 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 46 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 36 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 204 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 276 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 191 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 277 km
2011 Roke Category 1 152 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 171 km
2005 Saola Category 2 295 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 74 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 79 km
2002 Higos Category 2 103 km
2001 Danas Category 1 32 km
2001 Vipa Category 1 298 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 233 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 59 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1670 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m — 126 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m — 110 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m — 143 km
1938 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.3 m — 104 km
1938 JAPAN TRENCH Earthquake 0.8 m — 68 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.8 m — 88 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m 1 109 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.6 m — 115 km
1982 IBARAKI, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m — 104 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m — 130 km
1961 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.4 m — 120 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 149 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m — 130 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m — 33 km
1938 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.2 m — 145 km
1935 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m — 67 km
1987 E. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m — 102 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake — 6,757 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nasudake (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 85 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 85 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 104 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 105 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 116 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 121 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 123 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 128 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 130 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 131 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 134 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 161 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 173 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 189 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.7 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.9 in
May 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 7.1 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 7.4 in Wettest
October 59°F (15°C) 6.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in
December 40°F (5°C) 1.8 in

Hitachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.3").

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