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Misawa, Japan
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4.0
/5.0
A
Great
42,805
Population
925/sq mi density
121 ft
Elevation
37 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
10°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
Misawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 46.3 sq mi (119.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 925/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6868°N, 141.3897°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 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 | — | 53 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 123 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 150 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 75 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 96 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 142 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 56 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 64 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 109 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 103 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 77 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 117 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 96 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 63 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakkodasan (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 43 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 47 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 70 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 92 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 93 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 97 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 98 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 115 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 126 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 163 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 164 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 193 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in |
Misawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in February to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.5").