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Former Satō Family Residence
Former Satō Family Residence
Abukuma River
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Sankai Falls
Sankai Falls
Akiu Great Falls
Akiu Great Falls
Miyagi, Japan

Murata

Murata is a small town in Miyagi, Japan. It has a population of about 10,506 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now10°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population10,506
Local time04:45
38.12° N, 140.72° EElevation 28 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal code989-1305
The year in Murataweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66October
October: high / low18° / 11°
Rain this month133mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

Best: May · Sep–Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Murata at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

180 mm of rain

Driest monthFebruary

51 mm of rain

Monuments nearby3+

within 14 km

Weather in Murata

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
10°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 95%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct17°9°6.1 mm
Sun25 Oct20°14°5.1 mm
Mon26 Oct16°13°4.3 mm
Tue27 Oct18°11°3.2 mm
Wed28 Oct15°7°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct14°5°
Fri30 Oct18°11°
Sat31 Oct19°10°1 mm
Sun1 Nov15°9°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov15°6°1 mm

When to go to Murata

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score232324516557555159664023
High4°5°8°14°19°22°25°27°24°18°13°7°
Low-3°-3°0°6°11°15°19°21°18°11°5°0°
Rain (mm)575176951071461821801781337854
Wet days161413111213181816131318

What's on in Murata

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Murata

All monuments

More museums: アートスペース 無可有の郷 · 民話の里 ふるさとおとぎ苑

Outdoors around Murata

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Remains of YakushidōViewpoints
1.3 km
おおがわら天然温泉 いい湯Hot springs & thermal baths
2.8 km
MorinoKoen Golf ClubGolf courses
4.3 km
Sendai Green Golf ClubGolf courses
5.9 km
秋保木の家Camp sites
9 km
GREEN BASE CAMP AKIUCamp sites
9.6 km
みやぎ蔵王えぼしリゾートSki area · 13 km of pistes · 9 lifts
19 km
みやぎ蔵王白石スキー場Ski area · 6 km of pistes · 4 lifts
20 km
みやぎ蔵王スキー場 すみかわスノーパークSki area · 9 km of pistes · 3 lifts
21 km
みやぎ蔵王セントメリースキー場Ski area · 3 km of pistes · 5 lifts
22 km

Nature around Murata

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Murata

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Murata

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

9.1Onagawa Chō 82 km →2011 · 145 km
7.7Onagawa Chō 58 km ↘1978 · 114 km
7.6Awashimaura 9 km ↓1964 · 134 km
7.3Minami-Sōma 54 km →2022 · 87 km

Towns and villages around Murata

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Murata from above

Postal code

989-1305

Getting to Murata

Sendai AirportSDJ
17 km
Yamagata AirportGAJ
45 km
Fukushima AirportFKS
102 km
船岡Railway station
7.6 km
大河原Railway station
8 km
槻木Railway station
8.7 km

Places near Murata

Places with a climate like Murata

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Murata?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Murata.
What is the hottest month in Murata?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Murata?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Murata?
August is the wettest month with about 180 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Murata?
The postal code of Murata is 989-1305.