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Weather & Climate in Furukuchi, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Furukuchi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 21.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 214 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 93.9 sq mi (243.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 45/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7358°N, 140.1383°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
677 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.
| Apr 7, 2011 | 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.1 | 136 km | 42 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan | M7.0 | 125 km | 68 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.0 | 135 km | 43 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan | M6.9 | 140 km | 43 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M6.9 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 111 km | 124 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan | M6.4 | 58 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 146 km | 32 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 148 km | 36 km |
| Jul 23, 2011 | 21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 146 km | 41 km |
| Jul 25, 2003 | 7 km NW of Matsushima, Japan | M6.1 | 83 km | 6 km |
| Mar 31, 2011 | 18 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.0 | 147 km | 42 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 25 km NE of Shinj?, Japan | M6.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2013 | 29 km ENE of Ishinomaki, Japan | M5.9 | 133 km | 51 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan | M5.9 | 121 km | 38 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Wakuya, Japan | M5.8 | 90 km | 104 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 14 km SSE of Marumori, Japan | M5.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Yuza, Japan | M5.8 | 35 km | 166 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Higashine, Japan | M5.7 | 33 km | 116 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 31 km ENE of Shinj?, Japan | M5.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 1 | 86 mph | 255 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 157 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 2 | 63 mph | 246 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 83 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 58 mph | 261 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 193 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 63 mph | 69 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 63 mph | 285 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 212 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 208 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 88 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 88 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 72 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 131 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 39 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 59 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 136 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 35 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 74 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 36 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 41 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 52 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 62 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 71 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 112 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 122 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 126 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 127 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 140 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 145 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 147 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 149 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 152 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 7.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 6.9 in |
Furukuchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and May the driest (3.8").