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Weather & Climate in Akita, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 755.9 sq mi (1,957.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 407/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7167°N, 140.1167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
532 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Jun 13, 2008 | 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M6.9 | 101 km | 8 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan | M6.8 | 116 km | 108 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 90 km | 124 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan | M6.4 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 88 km WNW of Noshiro, Japan | M6.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 25 km NE of Shinj?, Japan | M6.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan | M5.9 | 55 km | 38 km |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan | M5.9 | 143 km | 73 km |
| Apr 16, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Yuza, Japan | M5.8 | 77 km | 166 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 31 km N of T?no, Japan | M5.8 | 126 km | 35 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 31 km ENE of Shinj?, Japan | M5.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Higashine, Japan | M5.7 | 140 km | 116 km |
| Nov 23, 1997 | 97 km W of Tenn?, Japan | M5.6 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Oct 26, 1997 | 8 km WSW of Yokote, Japan | M5.6 | 55 km | 134 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 35 km SSE of Yuzawa, Japan | M5.5 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 12 km WNW of Hanamaki, Japan | M5.5 | 81 km | 92 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 26 km S of Yuzawa, Japan | M5.5 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2015 | 15 km S of Hachinohe, Japan | M5.5 | 135 km | 81 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 27 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M5.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 12 km WSW of Kitakami, Japan | M5.4 | 93 km | 96 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
5 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 69 mph | 223 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 140 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 241 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 126 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 173 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
16 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 120 km |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 123 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 101 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 127 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 68 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 28 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 76 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 116 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 115 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 131 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 95 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 141 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 35 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Megata (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 42 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 59 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 61 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 68 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 69 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 77 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 102 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 106 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 110 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 122 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 123 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 177 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 6.5 in |
Akita has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (3.8").