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Noshiro, Japan

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4.0 /5.0
A Great
52,283 Population 317/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,100 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $300/mo rent
Noshiro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 231 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area164.9 sq mi (427.0 km²)
Population Density317/sq mi
Coordinates40.2084°N, 140.0274°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

413 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 150 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 130 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 128 km
Mar 11, 2011 88 km WNW of Noshiro, Japan M6.2 88 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 142 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 83 km
Apr 16, 2008 6 km ENE of Yuza, Japan M5.8 131 km
Mar 11, 2011 31 km N of T?no, Japan M5.8 149 km
Mar 11, 2011 18 km E of Misawa, Japan M5.8 143 km
Nov 23, 1997 97 km W of Tenn?, Japan M5.6 106 km
Oct 26, 1997 8 km WSW of Yokote, Japan M5.6 108 km
Jun 14, 2014 12 km WNW of Hanamaki, Japan M5.5 119 km
Jul 9, 2015 15 km S of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 123 km
Aug 10, 1996 26 km S of Yuzawa, Japan M5.5 149 km
Jun 14, 2008 27 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M5.4 149 km
Aug 15, 2019 19 km NW of Misawa, Japan M5.4 124 km
May 12, 2002 12 km WSW of Kitakami, Japan M5.4 137 km
Feb 26, 1999 15 km NNW of Yuza, Japan M5.3 118 km
Aug 24, 2009 34 km NW of Shimokizukuri, Japan M5.3 90 km
Jul 22, 2022 10 km SSW of Misawa, Japan M5.2 118 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 1 271 km
2002 Higos Category 1 121 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 267 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 126 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 170 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 14.9 m 104 83 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 150 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 72 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 46 km
1983 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 149 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 36 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 129 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 0.6 m 92 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 88 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 98 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 90 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake 726 147 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake 1,700 96 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake 117 90 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake 2,600 99 km
850 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Megata (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 38 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 55 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 68 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 76 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 80 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 82 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 88 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 92 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 123 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 151 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 153 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 155 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 3.5 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 6.7 in Wettest
October 56°F (14°C) 5.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 5.4 in

Noshiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (3.4").

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