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Weather & Climate in Katagami, Japan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Katagami experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area37.7 sq mi (97.7 km²)
Population Density841/sq mi
Coordinates39.8787°N, 139.9977°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.81"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

470 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 121 km 8 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 126 km 108 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 107 km 124 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 145 km 12 km
Mar 11, 2011 88 km WNW of Noshiro, Japan M6.2 105 km 10 km
Aug 10, 1996 25 km NE of Shinj?, Japan M6.0 117 km 10 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 148 km 73 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 68 km 38 km
Apr 16, 2008 6 km ENE of Yuza, Japan M5.8 95 km 166 km
Mar 11, 2011 31 km N of T?no, Japan M5.8 139 km 35 km
Aug 10, 1996 31 km ENE of Shinj?, Japan M5.7 124 km 10 km
Nov 23, 1997 97 km W of Tenn?, Japan M5.6 100 km 23 km
Oct 26, 1997 8 km WSW of Yokote, Japan M5.6 76 km 134 km
Jun 14, 2008 35 km SSE of Yuzawa, Japan M5.5 125 km 6 km
Jun 14, 2014 12 km WNW of Hanamaki, Japan M5.5 98 km 92 km
Aug 10, 1996 26 km S of Yuzawa, Japan M5.5 115 km 10 km
Jul 9, 2015 15 km S of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 136 km 81 km
Jun 14, 2008 27 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M5.4 120 km 10 km
Aug 15, 2019 19 km NW of Misawa, Japan M5.4 149 km 86 km
May 12, 2002 12 km WSW of Kitakami, Japan M5.4 112 km 96 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 243 km
2002 Higos Category 1 75 mph 138 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 63 mph 256 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 58 mph 130 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 40 mph 162 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 14.9 m 104 100 km
1833 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 9.0 m 85 131 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 121 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 108 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 49 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 9 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 92 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 0.6 m - 98 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 97 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 144 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 110 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 103 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake - 726 110 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 128 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake - 117 54 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake - 2,600 132 km
850 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Megata (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 24 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 65 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 70 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 74 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 86 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 87 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 90 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 103 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 114 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 123 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 143 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 182 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 189 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in
August 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 6.8 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 5.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 6.2 in

Katagami has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (3.6").

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