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Weather & Climate in Higashimorichō, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Higashimorichō experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 449.5 sq mi (1,164.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1096°N, 140.5992°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
813 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.7.
| Jul 12, 1993 | 107 km W of Iwanai, Japan | M7.7 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Aug 7, 1993 | 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan | M6.5 | 64 km | 14 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan | M6.2 | 16 km | 121 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 117 km | 121 km |
| Jul 12, 1992 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.2 | 139 km | 64 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 133 km | 42 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 101 km W of Iwanai, Japan | M6.0 | 134 km | 29 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.9 | 133 km | 59 km |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.8 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.8 | 134 km | 45 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.8 | 139 km | 47 km |
| Apr 3, 2002 | 60 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.7 | 121 km | 71 km |
| Mar 7, 2017 | 62 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.7 | 127 km | 56 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 135 km WSW of Kamiiso, Japan | M5.7 | 143 km | 205 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan | M5.6 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 2002 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.5 | 138 km | 61 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 120 km | 120 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 73 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.5 | 129 km | 58 km |
| Oct 9, 1997 | 149 km W of Kamiiso, Japan | M5.5 | 144 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 69 mph | 191 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 236 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 122 km |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 142 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 8 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 145 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 64 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hokkaido-Komagatake (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 8 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 52 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 58 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 63 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 82 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 85 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 91 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 102 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 122 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 163 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 164 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in |
Higashimorichō has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (2.9").