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Weather & Climate in Hakurōmachi, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hakurōmachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 100.6 sq mi (260.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 159/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5235°N, 141.3061°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,230 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 | 80 km | 27 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan | M6.8 | 81 km | 108 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 128 km | 30 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 126 km | 124 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.4 | 102 km | 38 km |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 37 km E of Miyako, Japan | M6.3 | 129 km | 27 km |
| Jan 24, 2018 | 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.3 | 115 km | 31 km |
| Mar 17, 2011 | 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.2 | 85 km | 29 km |
| Jul 12, 1992 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.2 | 120 km | 64 km |
| Dec 28, 1994 | 80 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.2 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 130 km | 42 km |
| Oct 14, 2002 | 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 107 km | 61 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 99 km | 41 km |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.1 | 95 km | 15 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 144 km | 37 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.0 | 94 km | 32 km |
| Dec 31, 1994 | 81 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.0 | 110 km | 43 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 6 km SE of ?tsuchi, Japan | M5.9 | 144 km | 41 km |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan | M5.9 | 54 km | 73 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 | 262 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 8 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 203 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 50 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 66 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 120 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 138 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 145 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 90 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 101 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 59 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 79 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 125 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 104 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 84 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 129 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 66 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 36 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 39 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 74 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 78 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 79 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 85 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 86 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 95 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 143 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 148 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 179 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 179 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 191 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in |
Hakurōmachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (2.7").