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Weather & Climate in Oshima-shiriuchi, Japan

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

Oshima-shiriuchi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area76.0 sq mi (196.8 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates41.6010°N, 140.4227°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 65 km 14 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 135 km 64 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 46 km 121 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 134 km 42 km
May 5, 2023 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 130 km 59 km
May 23, 2012 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 141 km 46 km
Apr 29, 2008 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 135 km 47 km
Jan 30, 1998 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 134 km 33 km
Mar 11, 2011 18 km E of Misawa, Japan M5.8 143 km 45 km
Sep 13, 2010 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 131 km 45 km
Mar 7, 2017 62 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 124 km 56 km
Jun 4, 2008 135 km WSW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.7 114 km 205 km
Jul 26, 1999 26 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M5.7 139 km 104 km
Apr 3, 2002 60 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 119 km 71 km
Jul 12, 1993 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.6 117 km 33 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 141 km 10 km
May 18, 2007 73 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.5 130 km 58 km
Feb 14, 2002 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.5 135 km 61 km
Nov 15, 2013 81 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.5 147 km 46 km
Oct 9, 1997 149 km W of Kamiiso, Japan M5.5 136 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 69 mph 147 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 58 mph 190 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 40 mph 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1741 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 90.0 m 2,000 88 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 56 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 92 km
1983 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 114 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 65 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake 1,700 81 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake 2,600 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hokkaido-Komagatake (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 56 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 66 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 68 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 88 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 106 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 110 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 111 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 116 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 127 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 140 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 143 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 144 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 184 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 186 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
August 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.7 in

Oshima-shiriuchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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