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Weather & Climate in Ninohe, Japan

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

Ninohe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation856 ft (261 m)
Area162.3 sq mi (420.4 km²)
Population Density157/sq mi
Coordinates40.2908°N, 141.3133°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 11.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,297 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.

Jan 6, 1995 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan M7.0 73 km 27 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 145 km 8 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 56 km 108 km
Feb 16, 2015 83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 142 km 23 km
Sep 16, 2011 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 124 km 30 km
Jun 22, 2011 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.7 85 km 33 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 101 km 124 km
Aug 13, 2001 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.4 119 km 38 km
Jul 4, 2010 37 km E of Miyako, Japan M6.3 112 km 27 km
Jan 24, 2018 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M6.3 131 km 31 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 143 km 64 km
Dec 28, 1994 80 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 119 km 22 km
Mar 17, 2011 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.2 75 km 29 km
Oct 14, 2002 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 126 km 61 km
Mar 27, 2012 24 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.1 77 km 15 km
Aug 10, 2014 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 119 km 41 km
Dec 31, 1994 81 km NE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 105 km 43 km
Jan 7, 1995 76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan M6.0 89 km 32 km
Apr 1, 2024 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan M5.9 37 km 73 km
Apr 1, 2011 6 km SE of ?tsuchi, Japan M5.9 121 km 41 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2019 Hagibis Category 1 69 mph 236 km
2002 Higos Category 1 75 mph 24 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 63 mph 184 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 58 mph 27 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 40 mph 279 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 81 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 145 km
1846 SANRIKU Earthquake 2.0 m 134 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 131 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 128 km
1989 JAPAN Earthquake 0.9 m 133 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.7 m 107 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.6 m 103 km
1912 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.5 m 63 km
1945 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 2 95 km
1931 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.4 m 142 km
1960 SANRIKU Earthquake 0.3 m 101 km
2015 HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 142 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.3 m 18 90 km
2025 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.2 m 140 km
1901 OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU Earthquake 0.0 m 103 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake 1,700 85 km
1763 SANRIKU, HACHIONHE Earthquake 74 km
1763 N. SANRIKU Earthquake 127 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake 117 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 44 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 54 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 55 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 56 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 60 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 73 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 95 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 111 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 140 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 155 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 169 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 171 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
July 69°F (20°C) 5.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in

Ninohe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (2.7").

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