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Weather & Climate in Kazuno, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kazuno experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 71.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 94.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 404 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Area | 273.2 sq mi (707.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2083°N, 140.7833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
974 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 6, 1995 | 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan | M7.0 | 118 km | 27 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M6.9 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan | M6.8 | 74 km | 108 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 93 km | 124 km |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 37 km E of Miyako, Japan | M6.3 | 147 km | 27 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 88 km WNW of Noshiro, Japan | M6.2 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 17, 2011 | 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.2 | 118 km | 29 km |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.1 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.0 | 134 km | 32 km |
| Dec 31, 1994 | 81 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.0 | 150 km | 43 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 25 km NE of Shinj?, Japan | M6.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan | M5.9 | 55 km | 38 km |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan | M5.9 | 78 km | 73 km |
| Apr 1, 2011 | 6 km SE of ?tsuchi, Japan | M5.9 | 140 km | 41 km |
| Apr 16, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Yuza, Japan | M5.8 | 147 km | 166 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 31 km N of T?no, Japan | M5.8 | 96 km | 35 km |
| Mar 20, 2011 | 6 km WSW of ?tsuchi, Japan | M5.8 | 130 km | 42 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 18 km E of Misawa, Japan | M5.8 | 86 km | 45 km |
| Sep 26, 2017 | 73 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan | M5.8 | 133 km | 37 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 | 240 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 62 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 212 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 62 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 233 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
19 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 | 145 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 131 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 100 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 110 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 83 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 147 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 147 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 149 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 108 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 135 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 146 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 136 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 77 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 107 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 140 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akita-Yakeyama (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 27 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 29 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 35 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 44 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 50 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 51 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 64 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 94 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 122 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 138 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 139 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 165 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 180 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.8 in |
Kazuno has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (3.4").