Sarugamori, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Sarugamori is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 5,955. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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

5,955 Population 10/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
48.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Sarugamori

Sarugamori

Sarugamori Sand Dunes is a large area of sand dunes located to the east of the village of Higashidōri in northeastern Aomori Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean.

People

Population5,955
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population5,955
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates41.2911°, 141.3964°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation48.3 inches (1,226 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.9 inches (30 cm)

About Sarugamori

Sarugamori is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 5,955. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Sarugamori

Sarugamori has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1298 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 94.6
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 80.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 87.6
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 94.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 101.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 101.7
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 171.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 132.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 131.9
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 88.8
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 112.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 102.3
Sarugamori experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below Japan avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area591.2 sq mi (1,531.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates41.2911°N, 141.3964°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.3"
27% above Japan avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,270 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 M7.0 133 km
Jan 14, 2016 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.7 138 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 81 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 126 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 89 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 98 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 56 km
Mar 17, 2011 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 144 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 144 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 73 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 61 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 63 km
Feb 20, 1997 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 129 km
Mar 28, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 120 km
Jan 7, 1995 76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 141 km
Mar 18, 1999 140 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan M5.9 134 km
May 5, 2023 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 55 km
Aug 11, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.9 121 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 130 km
May 23, 2012 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 58 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 88 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 271 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 133 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 700 105 km
1763 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m - 75 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 131 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 125 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m - 72 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.6 m - 128 km
1968 OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 111 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m - 102 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 73 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m - 93 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m - 144 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 18 108 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.2 m - 120 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.0 m - 128 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 73 km
1763 N. SANRIKU Earthquake - - 98 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake - - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Osorezan (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 23 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 60 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 83 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 97 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 105 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 116 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 135 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 147 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 155 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 155 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 157 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 163 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 171 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 178 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 58°F (15°C) 4.1 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
August 70°F (21°C) 5.8 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 6.6 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
December 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Sarugamori has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in February to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Sarugamori

2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
東通村立東通中学校 - - - -
東通村立東通小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sarugamori

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Sarugamori

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
むつ科学技術館

Libraries in Sarugamori

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
図書館0.0
横浜町図書館0.0

Gas Stations in Sarugamori

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
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Ski Resorts Near Sarugamori

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
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 - - -
Hakodate Nanae Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Sarugamori

6 airports within the area.

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

Post Offices in Sarugamori

7 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gamanosawa Summary Post Office
Higashidori Murayakuba-nai Summary Post Office
Iriguchi Post Office
Iwaya Post Office
Odanosawa Post Office
Shitsukari Post Office
尻労郵便局

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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What is the population of Sarugamori?

Sarugamori has a population of 5,955 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 591.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sarugamori?

Sarugamori has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.3 inches, with 11.9 inches of snow.

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