Sai, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Sai is a small town in Aomori, Japan with a population of 1,930. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

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

1,930 Population 15/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
51.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Sai

Sai

Sai is a village located in Aomori, Japan. As of 30 November 2025, the village had an estimated population of 1,572 in 842 households, and a population density of 12 persons per square kilometre. Its total area is 135.05 square kilometres (52.14 sq mi). In 2016, Sai was selected as one of The Most Beautiful Villages in Japan.

People

Population1,930
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain51.7 in/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population1,930
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates41.4302°, 140.8643°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation51.7 inches (1,314 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.6 inches (35 cm)

About Sai

Sai is a small town in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 1,930. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Sai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below Japan avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area129.3 sq mi (334.9 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates41.4302°N, 140.8643°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.73"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

894 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 105 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 128 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 136 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 97 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 149 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 63 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 98 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 110 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 119 km
May 5, 2023 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 94 km
May 23, 2012 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 102 km
Jan 30, 1998 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 97 km
Apr 29, 2008 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 97 km
Sep 13, 2010 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 94 km
Mar 11, 2011 18 km E of Misawa, Japan M5.8 105 km
Feb 26, 2005 78 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan M5.7 149 km
Mar 7, 2017 62 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 87 km
Apr 3, 2002 60 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 83 km
Feb 6, 1995 80 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 112 km
Jul 26, 1999 26 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M5.7 99 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 1 113 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 157 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1741 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 90.0 m 2,000 125 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 73 km
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 118 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 100 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 148 km
1983 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 148 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m - 119 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m - 141 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 119 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m - 139 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 105 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 61 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake - - 125 km
1763 N. SANRIKU Earthquake - - 145 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake - 2,600 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Osorezan (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 27 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 49 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 72 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 86 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 98 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 102 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 121 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 124 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 125 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 146 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 155 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 162 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 163 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 164 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.1 in
March 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
August 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 6.7 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.8 in

Sai has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Sai

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
佐井村立佐井中学校 - - - -
Sai Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sai

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Sai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
大間町畜産資料館

Hotels in Sai

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bawabata Ryokan

Restaurants in Sai

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

南華飯店

Cafes in Sai

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe いおり

Theatres in Sai

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

歌舞伎の館

Gas Stations in Sai

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eneos

Ski Resorts Near Sai

10 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Moya Hills 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Makado Onsen 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kase Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
夜越山スキー場 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furusatonomori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kaminokuni Chomin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakodate Nanae Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Greenpia Onuma 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sai

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aomori AirportAOJLarge Airport
Hakodate AirportHKDLarge Airport
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air BaseMSJMedium Airport
Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip-Small Airport
JMSDF Ōminato Base-Small Airport
Shikabe Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Sai

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chogo Summary Post Office
Sai Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sai

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
箭根森八幡宮
薬師山

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Waterfalls Near Sai

2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Sai.

Name Description
大滝
鍋滝

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 Sai

What is the population of Sai?

Sai has a population of 1,930 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 129.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sai?

Sai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.7 inches, with 13.6 inches of snow.

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