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Weather & Climate in Sakakita, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sakakita experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,044 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.7°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,044 ft (623 m) |
| Area | 43.4 sq mi (112.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4257°N, 138.0166°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
696 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake | M7.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 20 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M6.6 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 73 km | 9 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 6 km NNW of Fujinomiya, Japan | M6.0 | 138 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2013 | 29 km NE of Numata, Japan | M5.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 6 km ENE of Tanuma, Japan | M5.8 | 147 km | 77 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 132 km | 9 km |
| Jul 16, 2007 | 16 km NNW of Kashiwazaki, Japan | M5.7 | 126 km | 15 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 63 km | 12 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 6, 1996 | 13 km NNE of Gotenba, Japan | M5.6 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 49 km | 17 km |
| Mar 15, 2012 | 3 km ENE of ?me, Japan | M5.5 | 133 km | 104 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 38 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 197 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 155 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 159 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 272 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 173 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 121 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 299 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 141 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 179 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 204 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 187 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 179 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 183 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 86 mph | 272 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 55 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 207 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 153 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 162 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 135 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 114 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 134 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 126 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 144 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 86 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 120 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Washiba-Kumonotaira (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 41 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 44 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 45 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 47 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 51 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 53 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 55 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 55 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 75 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 76 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 116 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 128 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
Sakakita has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (1.4").