Karumai, Japan

Iwate · Japan

Karumai is a small city in Iwate, Japan with a population of 8,224. Elevation: 646 ft (197 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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

8,224 Population 87/sq mi density

646 ft Elevation 197 meters

47°F Avg Temperature 8°C

48.8 in Annual Rain

Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population8,224

Density87/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

Rain48.8 in/yr

Elevation646 ft (197 m)

Population	8,224
Population Density	87 / sq mi
Elevation	646 ft (197 m)
Coordinates	40.3214°, 141.4583°
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Country	🇯🇵 Japan
State / Province	Iwate
Average Temperature	47°F (8°C)
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	48.8 inches (1,240 mm)
Annual Snowfall	10.9 inches (28 cm)

About Karumai

Karumai is a small city in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 8,224. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet (197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Karumai

Karumai 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 985 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0°C / 32°F	- / 2.5°	48.4
Feb	0°C / 32°F	- / 2.7°	35.4
Mar	0°C / 32°F	- / 6.4°	43.6
Apr	0°C / 32°F	- / 13.7°	75.7
May	0°C / 32°F	- / 18.1°	84.5
Jun	0°C / 32°F	- / 19.8°	96.1
Jul	0°C / 32°F	- / 23.7°	133.1
Aug	0°C / 32°F	- / 26.9°	118.7
Sep	0°C / 32°F	- / 22.6°	153.7
Oct	0°C / 32°F	- / 17.6°	84.3
Nov	0°C / 32°F	- / 10.6°	56.8
Dec	0°C / 32°F	- / 5.1°	54.6

Karumai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	46.8°F
	13% below Japan avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation	646 ft (197 m)
Area	94.9 sq mi (245.8 km²)
Population Density	87/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3214°N, 141.4583°E
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"

28% above Japan avg

Snowfall 10.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 6.69"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,436 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Jan 6, 1995	63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan	M7.0	61 km
Jul 23, 2008	29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan	M6.8	58 km
Sep 16, 2011	99 km NE of Miyako, Japan	M6.7	112 km
Feb 16, 2015	83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan	M6.7	132 km
Jun 22, 2011	41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan	M6.7	75 km
Mar 11, 2011	50 km ESE of ?tsuchi, Japan	M6.6	148 km
Dec 2, 2001	3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan	M6.5	107 km
Aug 13, 2001	87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan	M6.4	108 km
Oct 3, 2000	123 km NE of Miyako, Japan	M6.3	141 km
Jan 24, 2018	99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan	M6.3	120 km
Jul 4, 2010	37 km E of Miyako, Japan	M6.3	104 km
Mar 17, 2011	57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan	M6.2	64 km
Dec 28, 1994	80 km NE of Miyako, Japan	M6.2	107 km
Jul 12, 1992	70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan	M6.2	135 km
Jun 8, 2015	74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan	M6.1	146 km
Oct 14, 2002	87 km E of Mutsu, Japan	M6.1	116 km
Mar 27, 2012	24 km NNE of Miyako, Japan	M6.1	70 km
Aug 10, 2014	78 km E of Mutsu, Japan	M6.1	109 km
Dec 31, 1994	81 km NE of Miyako, Japan	M6.0	93 km
Jan 7, 1995	76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan	M6.0	77 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hagibis (2019).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2019	Hagibis	Category 1	238 km
2002	Higos	Category 1	21 km
2000	Kirogi	Category 1	178 km
1998	Vicki	Category 1	25 km
1995	Ryan	Category 1	292 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1763	SANRIKU	Earthquake	5.0 m	-	70 km
1846	SANRIKU	Earthquake	2.0 m	-	127 km
1793	W. OFF AOMORI	Earthquake	1.8 m	12	140 km
1810	NW. HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	1.0 m	57	141 km
1989	JAPAN	Earthquake	0.9 m	-	123 km
2025	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.7 m	-	97 km
1901	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.6 m	-	90 km
1912	SANRIKU	Earthquake	0.5 m	-	50 km
1945	SANRIKU	Earthquake	0.4 m	2	84 km
1931	SANRIKU	Earthquake	0.4 m	-	131 km
1960	SANRIKU	Earthquake	0.3 m	-	88 km
2015	HONSHU	Earthquake	0.3 m	-	132 km
1901	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.3 m	18	78 km
2025	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.2 m	-	127 km
1901	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.0 m	-	90 km
1766	SANRIKU	Earthquake	-	1,700	91 km
1763	SANRIKU, HACHIONHE	Earthquake	-	-	62 km
1763	N. SANRIKU	Earthquake	-	-	116 km
1088	MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE	Earthquake	-	-	132 km
1088	MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE	Earthquake	-	-	87 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (53 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Towada	Caldera	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	915	53 km
Hakkodasan	Stratovolcano(es)	1,585 m (5,200 ft)	1550	62 km
Iwatesan	Complex	2,038 m (6,686 ft)	1919	65 km
Hachimantai	Stratovolcano	1,613 m (5,292 ft)	-5350	65 km
Akita-Yakeyama	Stratovolcano	1,366 m (4,482 ft)	1997	72 km
Akita-Komagatake	Stratovolcano(es)	1,637 m (5,371 ft)	1971	84 km
Iwakisan	Stratovolcano	1,625 m (5,331 ft)	1863	105 km
Osorezan	Stratovolcano	878 m (2,881 ft)	1787	110 km
Megata	Maar(s)	291 m (955 ft)	-2050	153 km
Kurikomayama	Stratovolcano	1,627 m (5,338 ft)	1950	162 km
Esan	Lava dome(s)	618 m (2,028 ft)	1874	167 km
Chokaisan	Stratovolcano(es)	2,236 m (7,336 ft)	1974	182 km
Naruko	Caldera	470 m (1,542 ft)	837	188 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	2.6 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-3°C)	2.5 in	Driest
March	32°F (0°C)	3.0 in
April	44°F (7°C)	3.3 in
May	53°F (12°C)	3.5 in
June	60°F (15°C)	4.5 in
July	67°F (19°C)	5.9 in
August	70°F (21°C)	6.4 in	Warmest
September	62°F (17°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
October	51°F (11°C)	4.3 in
November	41°F (5°C)	3.3 in
December	31°F (-1°C)	2.8 in

Karumai has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Karumai

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
八戸市立鳩田小学校（跡地）	-	-	-	-
八戸市立中野小学校（跡地）	-	-	-	-
軽米町立晴山小学校	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Karumai

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Karumai

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
Hachinohe Children's Sciense Museum
Hachinohe City Museum
Hachinohe Portal Museum "Hacchi"
Korekawa Archaeological Institution
Sannohe Town History Museum
Vanfu Museum of Art
ごのへ郷土館
ツカハラミュージアム
三戸町立歴史民俗資料館・三戸城温故館
八戸クリニック街かどミュージアム
八戸市みなと体験学習館「みなっ知」
八戸市水産科学館マリエント
八戸市立民俗資料収蔵庫浜小屋
八戸市美術館
南郷歴史民俗資料館
御所野縄文博物館
是川縄文館分館
櫛引八幡宮国宝館
洗心美術館
羽仁もと子記念館八戸友の家
階上町民俗資料収集館

Libraries in Karumai

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
三戸町立図書館		0.0
二戸市立図書館		0.0
五戸町図書館		0.0
八戸工業高等専門学校図書館		0.0
八戸市図書情報センター		0.0
八戸市図書情報センター		0.0
八戸市立南郷図書館		0.0
八戸市立図書館		0.0
軽米町図書館		0.0

Farmers Markets in Karumai

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
八戸市営魚菜小売市場
八戸市営魚菜小売市場

Hotels in Karumai

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ryokan Takimuraya

Golf Courses in Karumai

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

軽米CC

Stadiums & Teams in Karumai

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Karumai

16 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Tazawako Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Shizukuishi Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Iwate Kogen Snow Park	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Amihari Onsen Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hachimantai Resort Panorama Ski Are	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hachimantai Resort Shimokura Ski area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Akita Hachimantai Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Appi Kogen Ski Resort	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Okunakayamakogen Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Tayama Ski Area (Hachimantai City)	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hanawa Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Soyumura 229 Ski Land	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Moya Hills	-	-	$0	-	-	-
Makado Onsen	-	-	$0	-	-	-
夜越山スキー場	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Karumai

4 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport	HHE	Medium Airport
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air Base	MSJ	Medium Airport
Arakawa Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Kawayo Green Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Karumai

4 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Hareyama Post Office
Karumai Post Office
Kogarumai Post Office
Maruko Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karumai

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
舘稲荷神社

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 Karumai

What is the population of Karumai?

Karumai has a population of 8,224 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 87 people per square mile, spread across 94.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karumai?

Karumai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.8 inches, with 10.9 inches of snow.

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