Obuchi, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Obuchi is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 10,367. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

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

10,367 Population 30/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
45.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Obuchi

Obuchi

The Obuchi cabinet governed Japan from July 1998 to April 2000 under the leadership of Prime Minister Keizō Obuchi, who took office after winning the Liberal Democratic Party leadership. Initially a continued LDP single-party government without legislative majority in parliament on its own after the 1998 election, it expanded to become a coalition involving first the Liberal Party and then the New Komeito over the course of its term. The government focused on economic revival, with former Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa recalled to the position of Finance Minister, and introduced policies designed to stimulate the economy through tax cuts and public spending increases.

People

Population10,367
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population10,367
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates40.9667°, 141.3733°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation45.5 inches (1,155 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.5 inches (29 cm)

About Obuchi

Obuchi is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 10,367. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Obuchi

Obuchi has an average annual temperature of 11.4°C (53°F). The hottest month is Aug (23.8°C), the coldest is Jan (0.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1408 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0.4°C / 33°F -5.4° / 6.2° 114.4
Feb 0.5°C / 33°F -5.4° / 8.4° 82.6
Mar 4.1°C / 39°F -1.6° / 13.1° 91.1
Apr 8.3°C / 47°F 1.6° / 17.6° 79.7
May 13.1°C / 56°F 5.4° / 22.8° 87.7
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 10.5° / 25.8° 99.0
Jul 21.4°C / 70°F 15.6° / 29° 130.5
Aug 23.8°C / 75°F 19° / 31.1° 210.5
Sep 21°C / 70°F 14.9° / 28.5° 119.0
Oct 15.1°C / 59°F 8.2° / 23.6° 133.3
Nov 9.1°C / 48°F 1.7° / 18° 124.3
Dec 2.5°C / 36°F -3.4° / 11.2° 136.0
Obuchi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below Japan avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area343.3 sq mi (889.2 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates40.9667°N, 141.3733°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above Japan avg
Snowfall 11.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.26"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,291 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 105 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 130 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 133 km
Sep 16, 2011 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 142 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 79 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 90 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 127 km
Mar 17, 2011 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 114 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 78 km
Dec 28, 1994 80 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 148 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 67 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 86 km
Mar 27, 2012 24 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.1 135 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 77 km
Dec 31, 1994 81 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 129 km
Mar 28, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 123 km
Jan 7, 1995 76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 115 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 149 km
May 23, 2012 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 72 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 52 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 241 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 136 km
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 56 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 120 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m - 67 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.6 m - 108 km
1968 OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 126 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m - 74 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 62 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m - 98 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m - 121 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 18 88 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.2 m - 115 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.0 m - 108 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 57 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake - - 61 km
1763 N. SANRIKU Earthquake - - 95 km
1088 MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE Earthquake - - 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Osorezan (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 41 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 54 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 66 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 95 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 97 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 121 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 123 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 128 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 135 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 143 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 170 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 178 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 179 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 181 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 60°F (16°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) 4.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in

Obuchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Obuchi

4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
六ヶ所村立第一中学校 - - - -
六ヶ所村立尾駮小学校 - - - -
六ヶ所村立おぶちこども園 - - - -
六ヶ所村立千歳平小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Obuchi

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Obuchi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Rokkasho Visitors Center
先人記念館
六ケ所村立郷土館
寺山修司記念館
東北町 歴史民俗資料館
野辺地町 歴史民俗資料館
鷹山宇一記念美術館

Libraries in Obuchi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
横浜町図書館0.0
野辺地町 図書館0.0

Restaurants in Obuchi

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

さつき食堂
だるまや
レストラン あぶにーる

Gas Stations in Obuchi

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

(有)小泉石油
JP #1212411685
JP #1228564784
コスモ石油

Banks in Obuchi

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JAゆうき青森

Golf Courses in Obuchi

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

下北スリーハンドレッドゴルフクラブ

Ski Resorts Near Obuchi

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Soyumura 229 Ski Land 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakkoda Kokusai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Moya Hills 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Makado Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
夜越山スキー場 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Obuchi

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aomori AirportAOJLarge Airport
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe AirportHHEMedium Airport
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air BaseMSJMedium Airport
Arakawa Airstrip-Small Airport
JMSDF Ōminato Base-Small Airport
Kawayo Green Ranch Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Obuchi

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Hiranuma Post Office
Rokkasho Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Obuchi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Tokusari Hachiman Shrine

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 Obuchi

What is the population of Obuchi?

Obuchi has a population of 10,367 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 343.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Obuchi?

Obuchi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 45.5 inches, with 11.5 inches of snow.

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