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Tanohata, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,059
Population
4/sq mi density
118 ft
Elevation
36 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,100 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
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. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
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°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").