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Weather & Climate in Iizakamachi, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iizakamachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 361 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 295.1 sq mi (764.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8333°N, 140.4500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,339 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 | 100 km | 41 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.1 | 111 km | 42 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M7.1 | 117 km | 44 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.0 | 125 km | 43 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan | M7.0 | 149 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 | 138 km | 8 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M6.6 | 93 km | 11 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.5 | 101 km | 32 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan | M6.4 | 124 km | 12 km |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 102 km | 38 km |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan | M6.3 | 109 km | 38 km |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 43 km NE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 83 km | 40 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 66 km | 32 km |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.2 | 107 km | 47 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 61 km ESE of Namie, Japan | M6.2 | 123 km | 40 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan | M6.1 | 90 km | 38 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 55 km SE of Ishinomaki, Japan | M6.1 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Jul 25, 2003 | 7 km NW of Matsushima, Japan | M6.1 | 80 km | 6 km |
| May 13, 2011 | 31 km ESE of Namie, Japan | M6.1 | 92 km | 35 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Jebi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 268 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 159 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 104 km |
| 2016 | Lionrock | Category 1 | 75 mph | 288 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 81 mph | 242 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 75 mph | 208 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 81 mph | 148 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 51 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 63 mph | 159 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 284 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 136 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 63 mph | 118 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 63 mph | 193 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 219 km |
| 1995 | Oscar | Category 3 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 299 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 116 km |
| 1981 | Thad | Category 1 | — | 206 km |
| 1981 | Gay | Category 1 | 75 mph | 239 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 123 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 128 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 138 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 96 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 125 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 144 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 142 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 131 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 144 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 137 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 131 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 100 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 124 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 115 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 136 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 111 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 148 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Azumayama (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 21 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 26 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 35 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 42 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 89 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 90 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 103 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 120 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 129 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 142 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 142 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 145 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 146 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 149 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in |
Iizakamachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and January the driest (2.1").