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Weather & Climate in Kurihashi, Japan

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

Kurihashi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.2°F
15% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.8 km²)
Population Density4,567/sq mi
Coordinates36.1333°N, 139.7000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,589 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.9.

Mar 11, 2011 47 km E of ?arai, Japan M7.9 128 km 43 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 115 km 11 km
Jun 1, 1990 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M6.3 89 km 67 km
Jul 30, 2011 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan M6.3 144 km 38 km
Jun 3, 2000 6 km SE of Narut?, Japan M6.2 94 km 62 km
Apr 11, 2011 23 km SE of T?gane, Japan M6.2 112 km 15 km
Apr 21, 2011 6 km WNW of T?gane, Japan M6.2 82 km 43 km
Sep 11, 1996 23 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan M6.2 130 km 55 km
Sep 15, 2011 68 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 148 km 28 km
Aug 5, 1990 43 km E of ?arai, Japan M6.1 125 km 27 km
May 26, 2023 12 km SE of Narutō, Japan M6.1 100 km 42 km
Apr 3, 2004 37 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan M6.0 122 km 31 km
Mar 14, 2012 5 km SE of Asahi, Japan M6.0 102 km 10 km
Mar 15, 2011 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan M6.0 139 km 9 km
Aug 6, 1991 19 km E of Hasaki, Japan M6.0 129 km 29 km
Mar 11, 2011 4 km ESE of Hasaki, Japan M6.0 116 km 48 km
May 4, 2014 31 km ESE of It?, Japan M6.0 138 km 153 km
Jul 20, 2000 31 km ESE of Hitachi, Japan M6.0 122 km 47 km
Jun 24, 2020 36 km SE of Hasaki, Japan M5.9 144 km 29 km
Apr 10, 2005 near the east coast of Honshu, Japan M5.9 86 km 43 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

32 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Ampil Category 3 98 mph 243 km
2024 Jebi Category 1 75 mph 262 km
2019 Faxai Category 3 98 mph 66 km
2019 Hagibis Category 2 92 mph 65 km
2018 Shanshan Category 1 75 mph 195 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 81 mph 239 km
2016 Lionrock Category 1 75 mph 262 km
2016 Mindulle Category 1 75 mph 205 km
2014 Phanfone Category 1 81 mph 181 km
2011 Roke Category 2 92 mph 52 km
2009 Krovanh Category 1 69 mph 293 km
2007 Fitow Category 1 81 mph 75 km
2005 Mawar Category 2 81 mph 72 km
2004 Ma-on Category 3 92 mph 60 km
2002 Higos Category 2 86 mph 32 km
2001 Vipa Category 1 63 mph 298 km
2001 Danas Category 1 81 mph 41 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 86 mph 129 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 63 mph 207 km
1998 Stella Category 1 69 mph 7 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1923 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 13.0 m 105,385 116 km
1495 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO Earthquake 5.0 m 200 116 km
1732 KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 144 km
1670 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 137 km
1433 OFF IZU-OSHIMA Earthquake 2.0 m 138 km
1923 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m 144 km
1896 KASHIMA, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 123 km
1855 TOKAIDO Earthquake 6,757 55 km
1782 ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY Eruption + Earthquake 115 km
1642 BOSO, JAPAN Earthquake 132 km
1633 SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 150 113 km
1602 BOSO, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 136 km
1257 SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN Earthquake 105 km
1241 KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY Earthquake 107 km
818 TOKAIDO Eruption + Earthquake 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akagisan (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Akagisan Stratovolcano 1,828 m (5,997 ft) Unknown 66 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 73 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 76 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 80 km
Harunasan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) 550 85 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 86 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 99 km
Asamayama Complex 2,568 m (8,425 ft) 2019 110 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 113 km
Hakoneyama Complex 1,438 m (4,718 ft) 2015 117 km
Kusatsu-Shiranesan Stratovolcano(es) 2,165 m (7,103 ft) 2018 118 km
Shiga Shield(s) 2,041 m (6,696 ft) Unknown 122 km
Fujisan Stratovolcano 3,776 m (12,388 ft) 1708 123 km
Yokodake Stratovolcano(es) 2,480 m (8,136 ft) 1200 124 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 1.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 6.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in Wettest
October 62°F (17°C) 6.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.4 in

Kurihashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and January the driest (1.3").

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