Aomori, Japan
Misawa
Misawa is a town in Aomori, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 38,351 (2021). The climate is classified as hot-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfa), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.
Now17°C
Best timeJun · Sep–Oct
Population38,351
Local time11:30
40.69° N, 141.39° EElevation 37 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code033-0022October: high / low16° / 10°
Rain this month121mm
Sea this month18°
Best timeJun · Sep–Oct
Best: Jun · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Misawa at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:56 · 16:4210 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightFull moon98% · Moonrise 15:48Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun · Sep–Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month26°C
Average high in August
Coolest month-5°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthDecember
87 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
73 mm of rain
Warmest sea21°C
August
Monuments nearby2+
within 14 km
Weather in Misawa
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
17°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 20 km/h · humidity 87%
Today25 Oct18°13°18 mm
Mon26 Oct14°11°
Tue27 Oct14°12°
Wed28 Oct12°5°10.9 mm
Thu29 Oct13°7°
Fri30 Oct18°12°3 mm
Sat31 Oct16°7°9.8 mm
Sun1 Nov9°7°4.4 mm
Mon2 Nov11°7°1 mm
Tue3 Nov12°9°
When to go to Misawa
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 22 | 21 | 26 | 35 | 55 | 63 | 57 | 58 | 66 | 61 | 23 | 22 |
| High | 1° | 1° | 5° | 11° | 16° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 22° | 16° | 10° | 4° |
| Low | -5° | -5° | -1° | 4° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 17° | 10° | 4° | -2° |
| Rain (mm) | 86 | 73 | 78 | 84 | 113 | 135 | 176 | 167 | 208 | 121 | 103 | 87 |
| Wet days | 19 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 19 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 20 |
| Sea | 10° | 8° | 7° | 8° | 10° | 14° | 18° | 21° | 21° | 18° | 15° | 12° |
What's on in Misawa
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Misawa
Outdoors around Misawa
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
十和田国際CCGolf courses
1.3 km七戸警察署 上北駐在所Viewpoints
3.1 kmRVパーク 鹿中Camp sites
3.2 kmGosser Golf CourseGolf courses
4.9 km三沢オートキャンプ場Camp sites
6.5 kmみどりの大地とロマンの森公園スキー場Ski area · 0 km of pistes · 2 lifts
19 km七戸町営スキー場Ski area · 2 lifts
25 kmまかど温泉スキー場Ski area · 2 lifts
34 km奥入瀬渓流温泉スキー場Ski area · 2 lifts
36 kmNature around Misawa
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Misawa
Earthquakes around Misawa
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days11magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950386magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record100within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.6Obuchi 68 km →2025 · 75 km
7.4Miyako 73 km →1989 · 150 km
7.0Noda 34 km ↗1995 · 83 km
6.9Noda 35 km ↗2026 · 82 km
Tropical storms · Misawa
Towns and villages around Misawa
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Higashiokamisawa0.7 kmHoriguchi0.8 kmShimokubo0.9 kmMinamiyama0.9 kmOkamisawa1.3 kmMidorichō1.3 kmMinohara1.3 kmFukaya1.3 kmHinode1.4 kmHigashichō1.5 kmSaiwaichō1.7 kmSakurachō1.7 kmUshirokubo1.7 kmHamamisawa1.8 kmMatsubarachō2 kmMatsuzonochō2.2 kmŌtsu2.2 kmMaetai2.2 kmChūōchō2.3 kmMinamimachi2.3 kmIzumimachi2.3 kmŌmachi2.7 kmHanazonochō2.9 kmSakaechō2.9 kmShikanaka3.1 kmYokawame3.2 kmShinchō3.2 kmChiyodachō3.3 kmKamikubo3.5 kmYakushichō3.5 kmFurumagiyama3.5 kmKomasawa3.5 kmMikawame3.8 kmMinatomachi3.8 kmHonchō3.8 kmItsukawame4 kmFurumagi4.2 kmKasugadai4.4 kmInuotose4.5 kmHirahata4.8 kmSabishirotai5.1 kmSabishiro5.4 kmNei7.7 kmHosoya7.9 kmAsahi8.9 kmMukawame9 kmNoguchi9.8 kmTakanosawa9.9 kmNiwakamai10 kmYamanaka11 kmShinmori11 kmYachigashira11 kmOrikasa11 kmTonan Han Kinen Kankō Mura12 kmTomisaki13 kmShiogama13 kmKoshishita13 kmYawata13 kmKanakusotai13 km
Misawa from above
Around Misawa32 places to see, do and reach nearby
Ane-numaNature5.5 kmLake OgawaraNature12 kmMabechi RiverNature19 kmTakase River, AomoriNature22 kmNiida RiverNature21 kmKabushimaNature22 kmMount Takamori, ShichinoheMountain35 kmMount HashikamiMountain36 kmEboshi-dake (Aomori)Mountain34 kmFukkoshi-eboshiMountain39 kmYakata-moriMountain30 kmMount ChōjaMountain22 kmみどりの大地とロマンの森公園スキー場Ski area19 km七戸町営スキー場Ski area25 kmまかど温泉スキー場Ski area34 km奥入瀬渓流温泉スキー場Ski area36 kmHotokenumaMonument14 kmAkōbō Kofun ClusterMonument8.7 kmMisawa Aviation & Science MuseumMuseum2.4 kmShūji Terayama MuseumMuseum6.5 kmOirase Akōbō KofunkanMuseum9.3 kmStationStation3.6 kmStationStation6.5 kmStationStation8.0 kmMisawa · ferry portFerry port18 kmMisawa · ferry portFerry port22 kmHachinohePlace23 kmTowadaPlace17 kmKatchiPlace14 kmShichinohePlace20 kmHitokawamePlace7.3 kmToyotaPlace14 km
Postal code
033-0022
Getting to Misawa
Misawa Airport / Misawa Air BaseMSJ
2.6 kmAomori AirportAOJ
59 kmOdate Noshiro AirportONJ
102 km三沢Railway station
3.6 km向山Railway station
6.5 km小川原Railway station
8 km八戸港室蘭港 · 苫小牧西港
18 km八戸港観光遊覧船 はやぶさⅡFerry port
22 kmPlaces near Misawa
Places with a climate like Misawa
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Misawa?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Misawa.
What is the hottest month in Misawa?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Misawa?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Misawa?
December is the wettest month with about 87 mm of precipitation on 20 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Misawa?
The sea is warmest in August at about 21°C and coolest in March at about 7°C.
What is the postal code of Misawa?
The postal code of Misawa is 033-0022.