Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ono-niimachi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,549 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average
50.2°F
7% below US avg
January Average
31°F (-1°C)
July Average
69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days
242 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
1,549 ft (472 m)
Area
63.1 sq mi (163.5 km²)
Population Density
150/sq mi
Coordinates
37.2875°N, 140.6328°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall3.2"
Wettest Month (Sep)7.64"
Driest Month (Jan)1.30"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,252 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M7.9.
Mar 11, 2011
47 km E of ?arai, Japan
M7.9
120 km
43 km
Mar 16, 2022
57 km ENE of Namie, Japan
M7.3
96 km
41 km
Feb 13, 2021
73 km ENE of Namie, Japan
M7.1
112 km
44 km
Apr 7, 2011
29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan
M7.1
138 km
42 km
Jul 19, 2008
107 km E of Namie, Japan
M7.0
143 km
22 km
May 7, 2008
78 km NE of Hasaki, Japan
M6.9
148 km
27 km
May 1, 2021
30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan
M6.9
132 km
43 km
Apr 11, 2011
17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan
M6.6
38 km
11 km
Mar 14, 2010
59 km ENE of Namie, Japan
M6.5
99 km
32 km
Mar 11, 2011
81 km NE of Hasaki, Japan
M6.5
150 km
7 km
Mar 11, 2011
108 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan
M6.4
147 km
32 km
Mar 11, 2011
near the east coast of Honshu, Japan
M6.3
131 km
25 km
Aug 4, 2019
61 km ENE of Namie, Japan
M6.3
100 km
38 km
Mar 11, 2011
103 km E of Namie, Japan
M6.3
139 km
51 km
Mar 11, 2011
30 km NNE of Namie, Japan
M6.3
68 km
32 km
Jul 30, 2011
13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan
M6.3
48 km
38 km
Jul 24, 2011
43 km NE of Namie, Japan
M6.3
83 km
40 km
May 7, 2008
80 km NE of Hasaki, Japan
M6.2
148 km
19 km
Mar 11, 2011
61 km ESE of Namie, Japan
M6.2
86 km
40 km
Mar 11, 2011
70 km ESE of Kitaibaraki, Japan
M6.2
110 km
40 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
22 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 4.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Ampil
Category 3
98 mph
255 km
2024
Jebi
Category 1
75 mph
234 km
2019
Faxai
Category 2
92 mph
109 km
2019
Hagibis
Category 1
92 mph
45 km
2018
Shanshan
Category 1
75 mph
280 km
2016
Lionrock
Category 1
81 mph
234 km
2011
Roke
Category 1
86 mph
200 km
2007
Fitow
Category 1
75 mph
227 km
2005
Mawar
Category 2
75 mph
147 km
2004
Ma-on
Category 3
92 mph
94 km
2002
Higos
Category 1
81 mph
103 km
2001
Danas
Category 1
63 mph
101 km
2000
Sonamu
Category 1
63 mph
263 km
2000
Kirogi
Category 1
81 mph
106 km
1998
Vicki
Category 2
63 mph
173 km
1998
Stella
Category 1
69 mph
147 km
1996
Violet
Category 1
81 mph
164 km
1996
Dan
Category 1
58 mph
283 km
1995
Oscar
Category 4
98 mph
214 km
1993
Vernon
Category 1
75 mph
77 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
1835
SANRIKU
Earthquake
5.0 m
—
131 km
2016
E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
1.4 m
—
68 km
1938
OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.3 m
—
106 km
1938
OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.3 m
—
100 km
1897
SANRIKU
Earthquake
1.0 m
—
144 km
1938
JAPAN TRENCH
Earthquake
0.8 m
—
94 km
1959
SANRIKU
Earthquake
0.8 m
—
141 km
1938
SANRIKU
Earthquake
0.8 m
—
83 km
1938
SANRIKU
Earthquake
0.6 m
1
97 km
1938
SANRIKU
Earthquake
0.6 m
—
95 km
2022
OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
0.3 m
4
96 km
1938
SANRIKU
Earthquake
0.3 m
—
146 km
1896
KASHIMA, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.3 m
—
94 km
2008
OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
0.2 m
—
143 km
1938
SANRIKU
Earthquake
0.2 m
—
143 km
1935
JAPAN
Earthquake
0.2 m
—
102 km
2021
OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
0.1 m
1
111 km
1987
E. HONSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
0.1 m
—
99 km
1927
SANRIKU
Earthquake
0.1 m
—
138 km
2011
E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
0.1 m
3
138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Adatarayama (51 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Adatarayama
Stratovolcano(es)
1,728 m (5,669 ft)
1996
51 km
Azumayama
Stratovolcano(es)
1,949 m (6,394 ft)
1977
60 km
Bandaisan
Stratovolcano
1,816 m (5,958 ft)
1888
61 km
Nasudake
Stratovolcano(es)
1,915 m (6,283 ft)
1963
62 km
Takaharayama
Stratovolcano
1,795 m (5,889 ft)
-4570
87 km
Numazawa
Shield
835 m (2,740 ft)
-3400
96 km
Zaozan [Zaosan]
Complex
1,841 m (6,040 ft)
1940
97 km
Omanago Group
Lava dome(s)
2,341 m (7,680 ft)
-3050
114 km
Nantaisan
Stratovolcano
2,486 m (8,156 ft)
-9540
117 km
Nikko-Shiranesan
Shield
2,578 m (8,458 ft)
1952
124 km
Hiuchigatake
Stratovolcano
2,356 m (7,730 ft)
1544
125 km
Akagisan
Stratovolcano
1,828 m (5,997 ft)
Unknown
151 km
Naruko
Caldera
470 m (1,542 ft)
837
161 km
Harunasan
Stratovolcano
1,449 m (4,754 ft)
550
182 km
Kurikomayama
Stratovolcano
1,627 m (5,338 ft)
1950
187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
31°F (-1°C)
1.3 in
Coldest, Driest
February
31°F (-1°C)
1.9 in
March
36°F (2°C)
2.9 in
April
47°F (8°C)
4.2 in
May
56°F (13°C)
4.6 in
June
62°F (17°C)
6.3 in
July
69°F (21°C)
6.1 in
August
72°F (22°C)
7.3 in
Warmest
September
65°F (18°C)
7.6 in
Wettest
October
54°F (12°C)
5.4 in
November
44°F (7°C)
2.6 in
December
36°F (2°C)
1.5 in
Ono-niimachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.6") and January the driest (1.3").