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Weather & Climate in Nikaho, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nikaho 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 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.0°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 154 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 371.4 sq mi (962.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2708°N, 139.9395°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
498 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| May 26, 2003 | 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan | M7.0 | 148 km | 68 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M6.9 | 86 km | 8 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan | M6.8 | 144 km | 108 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 100 km | 124 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan | M6.4 | 81 km | 12 km |
| Jul 25, 2003 | 7 km NW of Matsushima, Japan | M6.1 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 25 km NE of Shinj?, Japan | M6.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1998 | 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan | M5.9 | 86 km | 38 km |
| Apr 16, 2008 | 6 km ENE of Yuza, Japan | M5.8 | 28 km | 166 km |
| Nov 27, 1993 | 9 km NNE of Wakuya, Japan | M5.8 | 128 km | 104 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 31 km N of T?no, Japan | M5.8 | 145 km | 35 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 31 km ENE of Shinj?, Japan | M5.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1992 | 8 km WNW of Higashine, Japan | M5.7 | 95 km | 116 km |
| Oct 26, 1997 | 8 km WSW of Yokote, Japan | M5.6 | 45 km | 134 km |
| Nov 23, 1997 | 97 km W of Tenn?, Japan | M5.6 | 122 km | 23 km |
| Jun 14, 2014 | 12 km WNW of Hanamaki, Japan | M5.5 | 92 km | 92 km |
| Aug 10, 1996 | 26 km S of Yuzawa, Japan | M5.5 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 14, 2008 | 35 km SSE of Yuzawa, Japan | M5.5 | 77 km | 6 km |
| Jul 25, 2003 | 8 km NW of Matsushima, Japan | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 12 km WSW of Kitakami, Japan | M5.4 | 91 km | 96 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 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 201 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 141 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 243 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 63 mph | 98 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 168 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 268 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 80 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 116 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 86 km |
| 1939 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.2 m | 27 | 100 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 70 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 25 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 138 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 140 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 80 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 43 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 20 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chokaisan (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 21 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 78 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 81 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 91 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 92 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 104 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 109 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 112 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 133 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 157 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 160 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 173 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 174 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 183 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 6.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
Nikaho has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 69.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.5") and May the driest (3.9").