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Weather & Climate in Higashine, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Higashine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 87.0 sq mi (225.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 548/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4389°N, 140.4006°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,398 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Mar 16, 2022 | 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M7.3 | 131 km | 41 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.1 | 105 km | 42 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M7.1 | 144 km | 44 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.0 | 109 km | 43 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan | M7.0 | 111 km | 68 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan | M6.9 | 108 km | 43 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M6.9 | 78 km | 8 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.5 | 130 km | 32 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 123 km | 124 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.4 | 146 km | 39 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan | M6.4 | 83 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 106 km | 32 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 135 km | 36 km |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 43 km NE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 117 km | 40 km |
| Jul 23, 2011 | 21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 133 km | 41 km |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 130 km | 38 km |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 148 km | 38 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 36 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.2 | 134 km | 39 km |
| Mar 27, 2011 | 62 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan | M6.2 | 140 km | 19 km |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.2 | 139 km | 47 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
14 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 215 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 125 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 1 | 58 mph | 268 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 2 | 63 mph | 206 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 44 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 63 mph | 227 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 157 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 63 mph | 87 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 63 mph | 257 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 259 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 250 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 168 km |
| 1981 | Thad | Category 1 | — | 273 km |
| 1981 | Gay | Category 1 | 75 mph | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
19 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 | 120 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 102 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 144 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 139 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 78 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 145 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 136 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 78 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 145 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 131 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 84 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 140 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 105 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 73 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 110 km |
| 1616 | MIYAGI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 33 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 43 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 67 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 80 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 80 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 89 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 98 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 133 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 151 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 151 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 166 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 172 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 173 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 178 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Higashine has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 29°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (3.1").