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Weather & Climate in Hachinohe, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hachinohe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 445.6 sq mi (1,154.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 536/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5000°N, 141.5000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,372 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 6, 1995 | 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan | M7.0 | 64 km | 27 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan | M6.8 | 78 km | 108 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 111 km | 30 km |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 137 km | 23 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 127 km | 124 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.4 | 91 km | 38 km |
| Oct 3, 2000 | 123 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.3 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 24, 2018 | 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.3 | 103 km | 31 km |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 37 km E of Miyako, Japan | M6.3 | 116 km | 27 km |
| Dec 28, 1994 | 80 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.2 | 110 km | 22 km |
| Mar 17, 2011 | 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.2 | 70 km | 29 km |
| Jul 12, 1992 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.2 | 115 km | 64 km |
| Oct 14, 2002 | 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 98 km | 61 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 126 km | 42 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 90 km | 41 km |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.1 | 84 km | 15 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 132 km | 37 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.0 | 78 km | 32 km |
| Dec 31, 1994 | 81 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.0 | 94 km | 43 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 | 257 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 9 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 191 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 45 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 299 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 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 | 147 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 54 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 136 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 130 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 80 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 85 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 150 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 42 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 67 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 115 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 88 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 138 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 69 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 115 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 81 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 52 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 56 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 82 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 84 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 87 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 92 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 102 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 103 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 148 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 162 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 182 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 187 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in |
Hachinohe has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (2.2").