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Weather & Climate in Motomiya, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Motomiya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 699 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 34.0 sq mi (88.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 890/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5139°N, 140.4006°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,505 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.3.
| Mar 16, 2022 | 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M7.3 | 106 km | 41 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M7.1 | 123 km | 44 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.1 | 134 km | 42 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan | M6.9 | 130 km | 43 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan | M6.6 | 57 km | 11 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.5 | 108 km | 32 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan | M6.4 | 149 km | 12 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 72 km | 32 km |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 109 km | 38 km |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan | M6.3 | 80 km | 38 km |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 43 km NE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 90 km | 40 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 61 km ESE of Namie, Japan | M6.2 | 111 km | 40 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan | M6.2 | 143 km | 40 km |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.2 | 112 km | 47 km |
| Jul 25, 2003 | 7 km NW of Matsushima, Japan | M6.1 | 113 km | 6 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 55 km SE of Ishinomaki, Japan | M6.1 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Mar 22, 2011 | 72 km ESE of Namie, Japan | M6.1 | 125 km | 31 km |
| Mar 12, 2011 | 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan | M6.1 | 73 km | 38 km |
| May 13, 2011 | 31 km ESE of Namie, Japan | M6.1 | 84 km | 35 km |
| Aug 5, 1990 | 43 km E of ?arai, Japan | M6.1 | 147 km | 27 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
20 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 | 286 km |
| 2024 | Jebi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 263 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 140 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 69 km |
| 2016 | Lionrock | Category 1 | 81 mph | 266 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 1 | 86 mph | 209 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 75 mph | 238 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 75 mph | 177 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 81 mph | 126 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 81 mph | 84 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 63 mph | 124 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 284 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 138 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 63 mph | 140 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 159 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 196 km |
| 1995 | Oscar | Category 3 | 98 mph | 245 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 103 km |
| 1981 | Thad | Category 1 | — | 171 km |
| 1981 | Gay | Category 1 | 75 mph | 217 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.8 m (19 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 141 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 88 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 123 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 128 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 127 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 113 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 120 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 106 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 125 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 135 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 150 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 122 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 128 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 147 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adatarayama (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 18 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 28 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 31 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 58 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 70 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 74 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 88 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 113 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 116 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 117 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 121 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 138 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 164 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 179 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in |
Motomiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and January the driest (1.8").