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Weather & Climate in Shōbudahama, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shōbudahama experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 35°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 3.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 28.2 sq mi (72.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 644/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2844°N, 141.0617°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,842 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M9.1.
| Mar 11, 2011 | 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake, Japan | M9.1 | 115 km | 29 km |
| Mar 16, 2022 | 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M7.3 | 78 km | 41 km |
| Feb 13, 2021 | 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M7.1 | 88 km | 44 km |
| Apr 7, 2011 | 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.1 | 46 km | 42 km |
| May 26, 2003 | 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan | M7.0 | 77 km | 68 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.0 | 54 km | 43 km |
| Jul 19, 2008 | 107 km E of Namie, Japan | M7.0 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Oct 31, 2003 | 133 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 1, 2021 | 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan | M6.9 | 48 km | 43 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M6.9 | 84 km | 8 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.8 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Mar 14, 2010 | 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan | M6.5 | 76 km | 32 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 124 km | 124 km |
| Jun 18, 2019 | 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan | M6.4 | 144 km | 12 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.4 | 104 km | 39 km |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 107 km | 38 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 103 km E of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 121 km | 51 km |
| Jul 30, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Iwaki, Japan | M6.3 | 150 km | 38 km |
| Jul 23, 2011 | 21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 95 km | 41 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan | M6.3 | 65 km | 32 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 | 243 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 2 | 92 mph | 167 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 81 mph | 65 km |
| 2016 | Lionrock | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 1 | 69 mph | 230 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 2 | 69 mph | 170 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 25 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 63 mph | 218 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 248 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 98 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 147 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 63 mph | 261 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 81 mph | 199 km |
| 1995 | Oscar | Category 3 | 98 mph | 264 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 127 km |
| 1981 | Thad | Category 1 | — | 268 km |
| 1981 | Gay | Category 1 | 75 mph | 253 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 | 115 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 85 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 85 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 84 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 103 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 109 km |
| 1962 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 149 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 76 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 129 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 133 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 148 km |
| 1936 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 100 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 85 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 133 km |
| 2003 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 146 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 78 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 130 km |
| 1933 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 119 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 57 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 57 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 79 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 94 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 99 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 115 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 126 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 161 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 161 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 166 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 175 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 187 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 189 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
Shōbudahama has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and December the driest (1.3").