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Weather & Climate in Kuji, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kuji experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 240.7 sq mi (623.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1878°N, 141.7689°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,974 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Dec 28, 1994 | off the east coast of Honshu, Japan | M7.8 | 145 km | 27 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan | M7.0 | 150 km | 68 km |
| Jan 6, 1995 | 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan | M7.0 | 35 km | 27 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M6.9 | 150 km | 8 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.8 | 144 km | 35 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan | M6.8 | 50 km | 108 km |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 86 km | 30 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 102 km | 23 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 50 km ESE of ?tsuchi, Japan | M6.6 | 121 km | 26 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 105 km | 124 km |
| Jul 18, 1992 | 92 km E of Yamada, Japan | M6.4 | 136 km | 27 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.4 | 106 km | 38 km |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 130 km E of Miyako, Japan | M6.4 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.4 | 146 km | 39 km |
| Jan 24, 2018 | 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.3 | 116 km | 31 km |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 37 km E of Miyako, Japan | M6.3 | 75 km | 27 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 47 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan | M6.3 | 139 km | 43 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 141 km | 36 km |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 145 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
6 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 | 221 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 47 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 150 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 273 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 25 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 75 mph | 276 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 52 | 139 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 71 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 150 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 99 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 146 km |
| 1968 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 144 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 93 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 97 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 71 km |
| 1994 | TOHUKU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.5 m | 3 | 145 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 40 km |
| 1928 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 124 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 84 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 128 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 63 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 102 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 64 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 116 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 71 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (75 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 75 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 82 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 83 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 90 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 92 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 95 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 133 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 135 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 160 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 176 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 185 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 187 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Kuji has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 29°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and January the driest (1.8").