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Weather & Climate in Hinoemata, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hinoemata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,156 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,156 ft (962 m) |
| Area | 169.8 sq mi (439.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0223°N, 139.3866°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,317 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 101 km | 12 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M6.6 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan | M6.3 | 140 km | 38 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 90 km | 9 km |
| Apr 12, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M5.9 | 88 km | 11 km |
| May 11, 1997 | 5 km NNE of Iwaki, Japan | M5.9 | 136 km | 49 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 4 km SSW of Namie, Japan | M5.9 | 149 km | 40 km |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 1 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan | M5.8 | 134 km | 44 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan | M5.8 | 76 km | 77 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 97 km | 12 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan | M5.7 | 52 km | 139 km |
| Apr 1, 2012 | 9 km NE of Iwaki, Japan | M5.7 | 140 km | 48 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 97 km | 15 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 8 km WNW of Daigo, Japan | M5.7 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Feb 12, 2002 | 25 km SE of Takahagi, Japan | M5.6 | 147 km | 45 km |
| Nov 9, 2013 | 3 km WSW of Moriya, Japan | M5.6 | 133 km | 64 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 2 km NNW of Iwatsuki, Japan | M5.5 | 119 km | 46 km |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 12 km ESE of Ishikawa, Japan | M5.5 | 106 km | 38 km |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 19 km ESE of Ishikawa, Japan | M5.5 | 111 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 159 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 100 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 249 km |
| 2018 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 291 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 75 mph | 252 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 92 mph | 126 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 159 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 168 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 162 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 133 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 63 mph | 114 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 180 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 69 mph | 164 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 96 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 247 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 265 km |
| 1994 | Orchid | Category 1 | 69 mph | 231 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 168 km |
| 1990 | Flo | Category 1 | 58 mph | 203 km |
| 1990 | Winona | Category 1 | 63 mph | 252 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 143 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 101 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 122 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 116 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 126 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hiuchigatake (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 12 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 25 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 27 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 30 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 37 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 50 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 52 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 77 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 88 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 89 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 103 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 105 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 110 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 11.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
Hinoemata has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.6") and December the driest (3.1").