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Omi, Japan

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4.2 /5.0
A Great
2,738 Population 206/sq mi density
2,388 ft Elevation 728 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$30,100 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,000 home value, $380/mo rent
Omi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.7°F
8% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,388 ft (728 m)
Area13.3 sq mi (34.4 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates36.4500°N, 138.0500°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

706 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 23, 2025.

Jan 1, 2024 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake M7.5 135 km
Feb 7, 1993 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan M6.6 150 km
Jul 16, 2007 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M6.6 126 km
Jan 1, 2024 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 136 km
May 5, 2023 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M6.2 139 km
Mar 11, 2011 13 km E of Arai, Japan M6.2 69 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 140 km
Apr 16, 2011 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan M5.8 144 km
Feb 25, 2013 29 km NE of Numata, Japan M5.8 115 km
Jan 1, 2024 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.8 136 km
Jun 2, 2024 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.7 131 km
Jul 16, 2007 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan M5.7 123 km
Mar 11, 2011 eastern Honshu, Japan M5.7 59 km
Jan 1, 2024 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 132 km
Mar 6, 1996 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan M5.6 141 km
May 5, 2023 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 134 km
Jan 1, 2024 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan M5.6 140 km
Apr 11, 2011 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan M5.5 45 km
Mar 15, 2012 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan M5.5 132 km
Jan 1, 2024 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan M5.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 3 196 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 154 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 160 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 233 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 273 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 175 km
2011 Roke Category 2 120 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 140 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 199 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 179 km
2004 Chaba Category 1 205 km
2003 Etau Category 1 191 km
2002 Higos Category 2 177 km
2001 Danas Category 1 181 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 271 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 56 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 210 km
1998 Stella Category 1 150 km
1996 Kirk Category 1 164 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

13 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 549 135 km
1993 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.5 m 150 km
1987 HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 112 km
2023 NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.1 m 1 138 km
2007 HONSHU: W COAST Earthquake 15 130 km
1892 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1 127 km
1802 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 19 141 km
1799 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 131 km
1751 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 2,100 84 km
1614 NIIGATA PREFECTURE Earthquake 117 km
1448 SADO, JAPAN Earthquake 118 km
887 NIIGATA Earthquake 2,000 117 km
863 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Washiba-Kumonotaira (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Washiba-Kumonotaira Shield(s) 2,924 m (9,593 ft) Unknown 41 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 43 km
Midagahara Stratovolcano 2,621 m (8,599 ft) 1839 43 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 47 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 47 km
Yakedake Stratovolcano(es) 2,455 m (8,054 ft) 1995 48 km
Myokosan Stratovolcano 2,454 m (8,051 ft) -750 49 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 50 km
Niigata-Yakeyama Lava dome 2,400 m (7,874 ft) 1998 52 km
Norikuradake Stratovolcano(es) 3,026 m (9,928 ft) -50 59 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 72 km
Ontakesan Complex 3,067 m (10,062 ft) 2014 80 km
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 103 km
Hakusan Stratovolcano 2,702 m (8,865 ft) 1659 119 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
March 35°F (2°C) 2.9 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 6.2 in
August 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 6.7 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in
December 34°F (1°C) 1.4 in Driest

Omi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.4").

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