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Weather & Climate in Minakami, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Minakami experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,283 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.0°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 421.2 sq mi (1,090.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6882°N, 138.9863°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,184 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 106 km | 12 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M6.6 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 65 km | 9 km |
| Apr 12, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M5.9 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan | M5.8 | 69 km | 77 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 67 km | 12 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 35 km SE of Muramatsu, Japan | M5.7 | 99 km | 139 km |
| Mar 19, 2011 | 8 km WNW of Daigo, Japan | M5.7 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Nov 9, 2013 | 3 km WSW of Moriya, Japan | M5.6 | 123 km | 64 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 15, 2011 | 5 km NE of Sakai, Japan | M5.5 | 99 km | 89 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 20 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 102 km | 104 km |
| Feb 15, 2005 | 2 km NNW of Iwatsuki, Japan | M5.5 | 101 km | 46 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 64 km | 17 km |
| Dec 21, 1996 | 3 km E of Sugito, Japan | M5.5 | 102 km | 45 km |
| Sep 29, 2010 | 35 km NNW of Kuroiso, Japan | M5.5 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
29 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 154 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 127 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 223 km |
| 2018 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 75 mph | 284 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 284 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 270 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 75 mph | 206 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 92 mph | 90 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 123 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 161 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 141 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 274 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 52 mph | 278 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 120 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 69 mph | 128 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 208 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 69 mph | 133 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 294 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 84 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 255 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 130 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 108 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 6,757 | 137 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 128 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 97 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 120 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akagisan (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 26 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 37 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 40 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 42 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 46 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 48 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 52 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 74 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 81 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 89 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 90 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 99 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 100 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 8.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
Minakami has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (3.2").