Tanohata, Japan

Iwate · Japan

Tanohata is a small town in Iwate, Japan with a population of 3,059. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

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

3,059 Population 4/sq mi density

118 ft Elevation 36 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

48.9 in Annual Rain

Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population3,059

Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)

Rain48.9 in/yr

Elevation118 ft (36 m)

Population	3,059
Population Density	4 / sq mi
Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates	39.9339°, 141.9331°
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Country	🇯🇵 Japan
State / Province	Iwate
Average Temperature	49°F (9°C)
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation	48.9 inches (1,242 mm)
Annual Snowfall	8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Tanohata

Tanohata is a small town in Japan (Iwate) with a population of 3,059. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Tanohata

Tanohata has an average annual temperature of 11.1°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1330 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	0.8°C / 33°F	-3.5° / 5°	68.4
Feb	1°C / 34°F	-3.6° / 5.6°	63.0
Mar	3.8°C / 39°F	-1° / 8.7°	89.1
Apr	9.1°C / 48°F	3.8° / 14.4°	83.1
May	13.6°C / 56°F	8.7° / 18.4°	90.0
Jun	16.8°C / 62°F	12.9° / 20.7°	130.0
Jul	20.6°C / 69°F	17.1° / 24.1°	155.3
Aug	22.6°C / 73°F	19° / 26.1°	189.1
Sep	19.4°C / 67°F	15.5° / 23.3°	207.2
Oct	13.8°C / 57°F	9° / 18.7°	142.3
Nov	8.2°C / 47°F	2.9° / 13.5°	62.7
Dec	3°C / 37°F	-1.5° / 7.5°	49.8

Tanohata 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 48.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	48.5°F
	10% below Japan avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation	118 ft (36 m)
Area	756.4 sq mi (1,959.0 km²)
Population Density	4/sq mi
Coordinates	39.9339°N, 141.9331°E
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.9"

29% above Japan avg

Snowfall 8.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 7.36"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,514 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 30, 2025.

Dec 28, 1994	off the east coast of Honshu, Japan	M7.8	142 km
Jan 6, 1995	63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan	M7.0	40 km
May 26, 2003	27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan	M7.0	125 km
Jun 13, 2008	24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan	M6.9	135 km
Jul 18, 1992	118 km E of Yamada, Japan	M6.9	133 km
May 12, 2015	32 km SE of ?funato, Japan	M6.8	115 km
Jul 23, 2008	29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan	M6.8	43 km
Sep 16, 2011	99 km NE of Miyako, Japan	M6.7	81 km
Feb 16, 2015	83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan	M6.7	81 km
Jun 22, 2011	41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan	M6.7	23 km
Mar 11, 2011	50 km ESE of ?tsuchi, Japan	M6.6	89 km
Dec 2, 2001	3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan	M6.5	93 km
Jul 18, 1992	92 km E of Yamada, Japan	M6.4	109 km
Mar 22, 2011	130 km E of Miyako, Japan	M6.4	129 km
Nov 3, 2002	30 km SE of ?funato, Japan	M6.4	117 km
Aug 13, 2001	87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan	M6.4	128 km
Jul 23, 2011	21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan	M6.3	116 km
Mar 11, 2011	47 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan	M6.3	108 km
Jun 17, 2012	19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan	M6.3	113 km
Jan 24, 2018	99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan	M6.3	137 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Jebi (2024).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Jebi	Category 1	297 km
2019	Faxai	Category 1	297 km
2019	Hagibis	Category 1	193 km
2004	Ma-on	Category 1	275 km
2002	Higos	Category 1	78 km
2000	Kirogi	Category 1	119 km
2000	Sonamu	Category 1	247 km
1998	Vicki	Category 1	41 km
1996	Violet	Category 1	247 km
1995	Oscar	Category 3	281 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1968	OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	6.0 m	52	144 km
1856	SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	6.0 m	26	147 km
1763	SANRIKU	Earthquake	5.0 m	-	97 km
2008	ARATOZAWA, JAPAN	Eruption + Earthquake	2.5 m	23	135 km
1846	SANRIKU	Earthquake	2.0 m	-	68 km
1960	SANRIKU	Earthquake	1.0 m	-	126 km
1968	SANRIKU	Earthquake	1.0 m	-	116 km
1989	JAPAN	Earthquake	0.9 m	-	71 km
2025	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.7 m	-	121 km
1901	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.6 m	-	79 km
1994	TOHUKU, JAPAN	Earthquake	0.5 m	3	142 km
1912	SANRIKU	Earthquake	0.5 m	-	63 km
1928	SANRIKU	Earthquake	0.5 m	-	108 km
1945	SANRIKU	Earthquake	0.4 m	2	108 km
1931	SANRIKU	Earthquake	0.4 m	-	149 km
1992	HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	0.3 m	-	133 km
1960	SANRIKU	Earthquake	0.3 m	-	63 km
2015	HONSHU	Earthquake	0.3 m	-	81 km
1901	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.3 m	18	80 km
2025	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.2 m	-	129 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (80 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Iwatesan	Complex	2,038 m (6,686 ft)	1919	80 km
Hachimantai	Stratovolcano	1,613 m (5,292 ft)	-5350	92 km
Akita-Komagatake	Stratovolcano(es)	1,637 m (5,371 ft)	1971	99 km
Akita-Yakeyama	Stratovolcano	1,366 m (4,482 ft)	1997	100 km
Towada	Caldera	1,011 m (3,317 ft)	915	110 km
Hakkodasan	Stratovolcano(es)	1,585 m (5,200 ft)	1550	121 km
Kurikomayama	Stratovolcano	1,627 m (5,338 ft)	1950	146 km
Iwakisan	Stratovolcano	1,625 m (5,331 ft)	1863	160 km
Osorezan	Stratovolcano	878 m (2,881 ft)	1787	165 km
Naruko	Caldera	470 m (1,542 ft)	837	169 km
Chokaisan	Stratovolcano(es)	2,236 m (7,336 ft)	1974	186 km
Megata	Maar(s)	291 m (955 ft)	-2050	188 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	1.7 in	Coldest, Driest
February	29°F (-2°C)	2.1 in
March	35°F (1°C)	3.0 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.6 in
May	54°F (12°C)	3.9 in
June	59°F (15°C)	5.0 in
July	67°F (19°C)	5.8 in
August	70°F (21°C)	6.2 in	Warmest
September	63°F (17°C)	7.4 in	Wettest
October	53°F (12°C)	5.2 in
November	43°F (6°C)	2.8 in
December	34°F (1°C)	2.1 in

Tanohata has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.4") and January the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Tanohata

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
田野畑村立田野畑小学校	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Tanohata

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Tanohata

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
久慈市歴史民俗資料室
久慈琥珀博物館

Libraries in Tanohata

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
岩泉町立図書館		0.0

Hotels in Tanohata

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

思惟創館

Train Stations in Tanohata

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Iwaizumiomoto

Settai

Shimanokoshi

Tanohata

Stadiums & Teams in Tanohata

Team	League	Division

Ski Resorts Near Tanohata

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Akabane Ski Resort	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Tanohata

3 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
JMSDF Hachinohe Air Base / Hachinohe Airport	HHE	Medium Airport
Kawayo Green Ranch Airport	-	Small Airport
Yamatanigawa Auxiliary Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Tanohata

5 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Hiraiga Post Office
Omoto Post Office
Settai Summary Post Office
Shimakoshi Post Office
Tanohata Post Office

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 Tanohata

What is the population of Tanohata?

Tanohata has a population of 3,059 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 756.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanohata?

Tanohata has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 48.9 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

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