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Weather & Climate in Miyako, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Miyako experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 486.2 sq mi (1,259.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 105/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6469°N, 141.9406°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,828 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Mar 20, 2021 | 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.0 | 135 km | 43 km |
| Jan 6, 1995 | 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan | M7.0 | 70 km | 27 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan | M7.0 | 94 km | 68 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M6.9 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Jul 18, 1992 | 118 km E of Yamada, Japan | M6.9 | 122 km | 29 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan | M6.8 | 44 km | 108 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.8 | 83 km | 35 km |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 100 km | 30 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 134 km ESE of Kamaishi, Japan | M6.7 | 144 km | 3 km |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 84 km | 23 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 50 km ESE of ?tsuchi, Japan | M6.6 | 64 km | 26 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 78 km | 124 km |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 130 km E of Miyako, Japan | M6.4 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.4 | 85 km | 39 km |
| Jul 18, 1992 | 92 km E of Yamada, Japan | M6.4 | 96 km | 27 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 47 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan | M6.3 | 78 km | 43 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 82 km | 36 km |
| Oct 3, 2000 | 123 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.3 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 84 km | 38 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
11 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Jebi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 274 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 1 | 75 mph | 266 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 69 mph | 161 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 63 mph | 247 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 105 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 96 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 232 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 63 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 1995 | Oscar | Category 3 | 92 mph | 260 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 275 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 128 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 128 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 114 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 51 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 126 km |
| 1968 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 103 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 73 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 106 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 95 km |
| 1928 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 115 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 140 km |
| 1981 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 132 km |
| 1992 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 122 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 87 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 84 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 110 km |
| 2025 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 129 km |
| 1989 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 120 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 117 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 84 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 99 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 99 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 107 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 125 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 132 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 144 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 146 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 174 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 179 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 192 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in |
Miyako has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 30°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (1.8").