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Weather & Climate in Shibayama, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shibayama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 40.8 sq mi (105.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 256/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6120°N, 141.3350°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,234 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Jan 6, 1995 | 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan | M7.0 | 82 km | 27 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan | M6.8 | 91 km | 108 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 128 km | 30 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 136 km | 124 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.4 | 95 km | 38 km |
| Jan 24, 2018 | 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.3 | 107 km | 31 km |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 37 km E of Miyako, Japan | M6.3 | 134 km | 27 km |
| Jul 12, 1992 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.2 | 111 km | 64 km |
| Mar 17, 2011 | 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.2 | 88 km | 29 km |
| Dec 28, 1994 | 80 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.2 | 128 km | 22 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 90 km | 41 km |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.1 | 102 km | 15 km |
| Oct 14, 2002 | 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 99 km | 61 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 121 km | 42 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 138 km | 37 km |
| Jan 7, 1995 | 76 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.0 | 96 km | 32 km |
| Dec 31, 1994 | 81 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.0 | 112 km | 43 km |
| Apr 1, 2024 | 7 km SW of Kuji, Japan | M5.9 | 61 km | 73 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.9 | 114 km | 59 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 | 271 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 14 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 210 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 59 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 60 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 120 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 145 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | — | 149 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 83 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 99 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 58 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 72 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 118 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 105 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 82 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 124 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 62 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 57 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hakkodasan (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 39 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 40 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 76 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 83 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 87 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 87 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 89 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 105 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 133 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 155 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 170 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 189 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.5 in |
Shibayama has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (2.3").