Obuchi, Japan
Full City Profile
10,367
Population
30/sq mi density
33 ft
Elevation
10 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Obuchi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°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.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 343.3 sq mi (889.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 30/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9667°N, 141.3733°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").