Maki, Japan

Full City Profile

29,041 Population 988/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Maki experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 82.8 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area29.4 sq mi (76.1 km²)
Population Density988/sq mi
Coordinates37.7500°N, 138.8833°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.8"
118% above US avg
Snowfall 17.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 11.81"
Driest Month (May) 4.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

467 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 10, 2025.

Jan 1, 2024 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake M7.5 145 km
Feb 7, 1993 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan M6.6 145 km
Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 45 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 112 km
May 5, 2023 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 141 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 93 km
Apr 12, 2011 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan M5.9 149 km
Jan 9, 2024 53 km WSW of Sado, Japan M5.9 98 km
Jan 1, 2024 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.8 147 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 106 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 104 km
Dec 3, 1996 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan M5.7 60 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 46 km
Jun 2, 2024 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.7 146 km
Jan 22, 1992 8 km WNW of Higashine, Japan M5.7 148 km
May 5, 2023 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 145 km
Jan 1, 2024 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 133 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 117 km
Sep 29, 2010 35 km NNW of Kuroiso, Japan M5.5 104 km
Jan 1, 2024 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 2 248 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 171 km
2018 Jebi Category 1 208 km
2011 Roke Category 1 208 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 241 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 261 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 253 km
2004 Songda Category 1 281 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 259 km
2002 Higos Category 1 175 km
2001 Danas Category 1 202 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 255 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 95 km
1998 Stella Category 1 187 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 231 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 238 km
1994 Orchid Category 1 213 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 239 km
1991 Mireille Category 1 257 km
1990 Flo Category 1 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2024 HONSHU: W COAST Eruption + Earthquake 11.3 m 549 145 km
1833 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 9.0 m 85 130 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 5.8 m 36 77 km
1993 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.5 m - 145 km
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m - 96 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 112 km
2023 NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.1 m 1 141 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake - 15 41 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - 19 52 km
1762 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 42 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 2,100 92 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 83 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 66 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake - 2,000 74 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 69 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 95 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 106 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 114 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 117 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 118 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 119 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 120 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 120 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 122 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 122 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 123 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 124 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 130 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 10.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 7.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 5.1 in
April 51°F (10°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in Driest
June 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 7.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 7.0 in
November 49°F (10°C) 9.3 in
December 40°F (5°C) 11.8 in Wettest

Maki has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (11.8") and May the driest (4.1").

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