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Nomimachi, Japan

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4.2 /5.0
A Great
48,523 Population 120/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$31,400 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $400/mo rent
Nomimachi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area405.2 sq mi (1,049.5 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates36.4097°N, 136.4847°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.3"
122% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.21"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

486 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jan 1, 2024 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake M7.5 139 km
Mar 25, 2007 46 km NW of Nanao, Japan M6.7 103 km
May 5, 2023 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 146 km
Jan 1, 2024 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 92 km
Apr 11, 1990 11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan M6.1 140 km
Jun 6, 2000 Sea of Japan M5.9 102 km
Jan 1, 2024 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.8 138 km
Aug 7, 1992 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan M5.8 142 km
Jun 2, 2024 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.7 135 km
May 5, 2023 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 139 km
Jan 1, 2024 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 148 km
Jan 1, 2024 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 105 km
Apr 21, 2000 27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan M5.5 122 km
Aug 15, 1998 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan M5.5 105 km
Jan 1, 2024 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.5 150 km
Aug 26, 2010 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan M5.4 42 km
May 17, 1990 7 km W of Nanao, Japan M5.4 80 km
Jan 2, 2024 11 km W of Anamizu, Japan M5.4 97 km
Oct 5, 2011 24 km W of ?machi, Japan M5.3 99 km
Mar 12, 2020 26 km NNW of Nanao, Japan M5.3 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Hagibis Category 1 277 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 100 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 258 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 220 km
2017 Noru Category 1 296 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 229 km
2011 Roke Category 2 206 km
2009 Melor Category 1 268 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 260 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 294 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 269 km
2004 Songda Category 1 237 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 108 km
2003 Etau Category 1 94 km
2001 Danas Category 1 297 km
1999 Bart Category 1 243 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 96 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 71 km
1998 Stella Category 1 261 km
1997 Rosie Category 1 273 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 549 139 km
1909 ANEGAWA, JAPAN Earthquake 1.8 m 41 114 km
2023 NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.1 m 1 145 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake 0.1 m 1 103 km
1892 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1 71 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 24 km
1726 KATSUYAMA Earthquake 45 km
701 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakusan (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 38 km
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 99 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 100 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 101 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 102 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 106 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 150 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 155 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 168 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 182 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 184 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 8.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 6.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in
April 54°F (12°C) 5.5 in Driest
May 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 7.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
August 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 9.2 in Wettest
October 61°F (16°C) 6.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 7.4 in
December 43°F (6°C) 8.5 in

Nomimachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 84.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.2") and April the driest (5.5").

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