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Weather & Climate in Tashiro, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tashiro experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 682 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 220.6 sq mi (571.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3903°N, 141.5356°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,483 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 | 57 km | 27 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan | M6.8 | 66 km | 108 km |
| Sep 16, 2011 | 99 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 106 km | 30 km |
| Feb 16, 2015 | 83 km ENE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 129 km | 23 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 75 km | 33 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 116 km | 124 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.4 | 98 km | 38 km |
| Jan 24, 2018 | 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.3 | 110 km | 31 km |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 37 km E of Miyako, Japan | M6.3 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Oct 3, 2000 | 123 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.3 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Dec 28, 1994 | 80 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.2 | 103 km | 22 km |
| Mar 17, 2011 | 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.2 | 61 km | 29 km |
| Jul 12, 1992 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.2 | 126 km | 64 km |
| Oct 1, 2012 | 100 km E of Miyako, Japan | M6.1 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Mar 15, 2011 | 138 km ENE of Miyako, Japan | M6.1 | 149 km | 18 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 137 km | 42 km |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 24 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.1 | 72 km | 15 km |
| Jul 18, 1992 | 93 km E of Miyako, Japan | M6.1 | 150 km | 35 km |
| Oct 14, 2002 | 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 106 km | 61 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 99 km | 41 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 | 245 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 17 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 180 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 32 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 300 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1968 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 52 | 148 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | - | 60 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 129 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 143 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 149 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 121 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 87 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | - | 83 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 41 km |
| 1928 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 148 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 74 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 121 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 82 km |
| 2015 | HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 129 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 69 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 118 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 83 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 91 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | - | - | 52 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Towada (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 57 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 63 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 75 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 75 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 81 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 94 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 105 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 108 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 160 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 161 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 171 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 192 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 197 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in |
Tashiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 27°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and January the driest (2.2").