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Weather & Climate in Oga, Japan

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

Oga 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 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.4°F
3% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area93.1 sq mi (241.1 km²)
Population Density270/sq mi
Coordinates39.8710°N, 139.8493°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.7"
62% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.81"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

428 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 129 km 8 km
Jul 23, 2008 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan M6.8 138 km 108 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 118 km 124 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 141 km 12 km
Mar 11, 2011 88 km WNW of Noshiro, Japan M6.2 96 km 10 km
Aug 10, 1996 25 km NE of Shinj?, Japan M6.0 122 km 10 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 80 km 38 km
Apr 16, 2008 6 km ENE of Yuza, Japan M5.8 95 km 166 km
Aug 10, 1996 31 km ENE of Shinj?, Japan M5.7 129 km 10 km
Oct 26, 1997 8 km WSW of Yokote, Japan M5.6 83 km 134 km
Nov 23, 1997 97 km W of Tenn?, Japan M5.6 88 km 23 km
Jul 9, 2015 15 km S of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 148 km 81 km
Aug 10, 1996 26 km S of Yuzawa, Japan M5.5 120 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2008 35 km SSE of Yuzawa, Japan M5.5 131 km 6 km
Jun 14, 2014 12 km WNW of Hanamaki, Japan M5.5 109 km 92 km
Jun 14, 2008 27 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M5.4 127 km 10 km
May 12, 2002 12 km WSW of Kitakami, Japan M5.4 122 km 96 km
Aug 24, 2009 34 km NW of Shimokizukuri, Japan M5.3 129 km 176 km
Aug 13, 1996 20 km ENE of Shinj?, Japan M5.3 128 km 10 km
Feb 26, 1999 15 km NNW of Yuza, Japan M5.3 80 km 34 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 251 km
2002 Higos Category 1 75 mph 149 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 63 mph 267 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 58 mph 143 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 40 mph 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).

Tsunami History

17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 14.9 m (49 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 14.9 m 104 91 km
1833 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 9.0 m 85 124 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 129 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 109 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 39 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 5 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 92 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 0.6 m - 88 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 87 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m - 140 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 100 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 93 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake - 726 108 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 135 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake - 117 57 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake - 2,600 129 km
850 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Megata (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 13 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 78 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 82 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 86 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 88 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 95 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 98 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 113 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 124 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 129 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 148 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 187 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 190 km
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (0°C) 3.9 in
March 38°F (3°C) 3.6 in Driest
April 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.4 in
August 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 6.8 in Wettest
October 57°F (14°C) 5.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 6.2 in

Oga has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 61.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.8") and March the driest (3.6").

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