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Weather & Climate in Satohata, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Satohata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 40.5 sq mi (104.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4322°N, 141.0219°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,529 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M9.1.
| Mar 11, 2011 | 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake, Japan | M9.1 | 119 km | 29 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M7.3 | 94 km | 41 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M7.1 | 103 km | 44 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.1 | 52 km | 42 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan | M7.0 | 66 km | 68 km |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 107 km E of Namie, Japan | M7.0 | 143 km | 22 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.0 | 55 km | 43 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan | M6.9 | 57 km | 43 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M6.9 | 68 km | 8 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.8 | 102 km | 35 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.5 | 91 km | 32 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 108 km | 124 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.4 | 97 km | 39 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan | M6.4 | 136 km | 12 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 89 km | 36 km |
| Jul 23, 2011 | 21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 86 km | 41 km |
| Aug 4, 2019 | 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 91 km | 38 km |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 100 km | 38 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 81 km | 32 km |
| Jul 24, 2011 | 43 km NE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 85 km | 40 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
17 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Jebi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 256 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 181 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 75 mph | 73 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 1 | 58 mph | 247 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 2 | 63 mph | 186 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 32 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 63 mph | 233 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 111 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 259 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 141 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 63 mph | 274 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 210 km |
| 1995 | Oscar | Category 3 | 98 mph | 280 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 294 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 143 km |
| 1981 | Thad | Category 1 | — | 283 km |
| 1981 | Gay | Category 1 | 75 mph | 269 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 39.3 m (129 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 39.3 m | 18,423 | 119 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 86 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 68 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 120 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 124 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 116 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 146 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 106 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 92 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 149 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 94 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 143 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 126 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 99 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 104 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 87 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Naruko (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 41 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 60 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 62 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 103 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 109 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 112 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 124 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 149 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 158 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 168 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 170 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 172 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in |
Satohata has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (1.6").