Erimo, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Erimo is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 4,374. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 42°F (6°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,374 Population 6/sq mi density

43 ft Elevation 13 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

44.8 in Annual Rain

Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population4,374

Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)

Rain44.8 in/yr

Elevation43 ft (13 m)

Population	4,374
Population Density	6 / sq mi
Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates	42.0160°, 143.1485°
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo
Country	🇯🇵 Japan
State / Province	Hokkaido
Average Temperature	42°F (6°C)
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation	44.8 inches (1,137 mm)
Annual Snowfall	8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Erimo

Erimo is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 4,374. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Erimo

Erimo has an average annual temperature of 8.3°C (47°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.2°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1126 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	-2.4°C / 28°F	-5.8° / 0.9°	35.2
Feb	-2.3°C / 28°F	-5.7° / 1.1°	29.3
Mar	0.8°C / 33°F	-2.6° / 4.2°	49.3
Apr	5.2°C / 41°F	1.7° / 8.8°	79.4
May	9.8°C / 50°F	6.3° / 13.4°	126.5
Jun	13.8°C / 57°F	10.7° / 16.9°	96.6
Jul	18°C / 64°F	15.2° / 20.7°	142.3
Aug	20.2°C / 68°F	17.4° / 23°	159.8
Sep	17.9°C / 64°F	14.4° / 21.4°	147.7
Oct	12.4°C / 54°F	8.5° / 16.3°	116.2
Nov	6.2°C / 43°F	2.5° / 9.9°	84.4
Dec	0.2°C / 32°F	-3.1° / 3.5°	59.6

Erimo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)

Annual Average	41.9°F
	22% below Japan avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Area	736.3 sq mi (1,907.1 km²)
Population Density	6/sq mi
Coordinates	42.0160°N, 143.1485°E
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"

18% above Japan avg

Snowfall 8.9"

Wettest Month (Sep) 6.69"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,707 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 15, 2025.

Sep 25, 2003	2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake	M8.2	67 km
Jan 15, 1993	52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan	M7.6	150 km
Sep 25, 2003	119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M7.4	46 km
Feb 2, 2013	18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan	M6.9	84 km
Oct 8, 2003	39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan	M6.7	136 km
Jan 14, 2016	52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.7	31 km
Sep 29, 2003	58 km S of Kushiro, Japan	M6.5	112 km
Jan 1, 1995	174 km E of Hachinohe, Japan	M6.5	150 km
Jun 5, 2009	105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.4	33 km
Nov 26, 1991	33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan	M6.4	52 km
Aug 13, 2001	87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan	M6.4	129 km
Dec 30, 1995	158 km E of Hachinohe, Japan	M6.3	141 km
Jan 24, 2018	99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan	M6.3	118 km
May 12, 1999	44 km W of Kushiro, Japan	M6.2	126 km
Jul 12, 1992	70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan	M6.2	112 km
Jun 11, 2023	20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan	M6.2	117 km
Jan 15, 1993	17 km W of Kushiro, Japan	M6.1	136 km
Aug 10, 2014	78 km E of Mutsu, Japan	M6.1	128 km
Jun 8, 2015	74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan	M6.1	106 km
Oct 14, 2002	87 km E of Mutsu, Japan	M6.1	120 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2002	Higos	Category 1	223 km
2000	Sonamu	Category 1	262 km
1998	Vicki	Category 1	254 km
1996	Violet	Category 1	292 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1952	SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	6.5 m	33	60 km
1968	OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	6.0 m	52	135 km
2003	HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	4.4 m	2	67 km
1982	HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	1.3 m	110	67 km
2025	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.7 m	-	139 km
1943	SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.6 m	-	92 km
1968	OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	0.6 m	-	68 km
1971	JAPAN TRENCH	Earthquake	0.5 m	-	74 km
1931	SANRIKU	Earthquake	0.4 m	-	106 km
1952	SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.3 m	-	51 km
2025	OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU	Earthquake	0.2 m	-	127 km
1962	SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.1 m	-	65 km
2008	HOKKAIDO ISLAND	Earthquake	0.1 m	6	52 km
1763	N. SANRIKU	Earthquake	-	-	125 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (156 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Maruyama	Stratovolcano(es)	2,013 m (6,604 ft)	1898	156 km
Tokachidake	Stratovolcano(es)	2,077 m (6,814 ft)	2004	160 km
Shikotsu	Caldera	1,320 m (4,331 ft)	1979	163 km
Esan	Lava dome(s)	618 m (2,028 ft)	1874	166 km
Akan	Caldera	1,499 m (4,918 ft)	2008	168 km
Kuttara	Stratovolcano(es)	549 m (1,801 ft)	1820	172 km
Taisetsuzan	Stratovolcano(es)	2,291 m (7,516 ft)	1739	185 km
Osorezan	Stratovolcano	878 m (2,881 ft)	1787	187 km
Toya	Stratovolcano	733 m (2,405 ft)	2001	199 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	2.0 in	Coldest
February	20°F (-6°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	28°F (-2°C)	2.9 in
April	39°F (4°C)	3.4 in
May	47°F (8°C)	3.7 in
June	54°F (12°C)	4.0 in
July	61°F (16°C)	4.8 in
August	65°F (18°C)	4.7 in	Warmest
September	59°F (15°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
October	49°F (10°C)	5.0 in
November	37°F (3°C)	3.6 in
December	25°F (-4°C)	2.5 in

Erimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 19°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Erimo

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Erimo-Misaki Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Erimo Junior High School	-	-	-	-
Erimo Elementary School	-	-	-	-
Erimo High School	-	-	-	-
Fuemai Elementary School	-	-	-	-

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Radio Stations near Erimo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Museums in Erimo

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
えりも町水産の館
えりも町郷土資料館ほろいずみ
様似郷土館
風の館

Libraries in Erimo

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
様似図書館		0.0

Farmers Markets in Erimo

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Sellers

Hotels in Erimo

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

お刺身旅館さんすいかく

ホテルアポイ山荘

まるは旅館

Gas Stations in Erimo

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

apollostation

Banks in Erimo

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hidaka Shinkin Bank

Japan Post Bank

Ski Resorts Near Erimo

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort	Slopes (km)	Lifts	Peak (m)	Price	Season	Night	Park
Hakugindai Ski Area	0.0	-	-	$0	-	-	-

Airports Near Erimo

3 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Tokachi-Obihiro Airport	OBO	Medium Airport
Hokkaido Spaceport	-	Small Airport
Niikappu Auxiliary Airfield	-	Small Airport

Post Offices in Erimo

2 post offices.

Post Office	Address
Erimo Post office
Horoman Post office

Quick Facts

Timezone

Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital	Tokyo
Population	126,529,100
Area	377,835 km²
GDP (USD)	$4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita	$33,836
HDI	0.925
Life expectancy	84.0 years
Internet users	87.0%
Urban population	92.1%
Currency	JPY (Yen)
Languages	Japanese
Calling code	+81
TLD	.jp
Driving side	left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date	Holiday	Local Name
Jan 1	New Year's Day	元日
Jan 12	Coming of Age Day	成人の日
Feb 11	Foundation Day	建国記念の日
Feb 23	The Emperor's Birthday	天皇誕生日
Mar 20	Vernal Equinox Day	春分の日
Apr 29	Shōwa Day	昭和の日
May 4	Greenery Day	みどりの日
May 5	Children's Day	こどもの日
May 6	Constitution Memorial Day	憲法記念日
Jul 20	Marine Day	海の日
Aug 11	Mountain Day	山の日
Sep 21	Respect for the Aged Day	敬老の日
Sep 23	Autumnal Equinox Day	秋分の日
Oct 12	Sports Day	スポーツの日
Nov 3	Culture Day	文化の日
Nov 23	Labour Thanksgiving Day	勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Erimo

What is the population of Erimo?

Erimo has a population of 4,374 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 736.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Erimo?

Erimo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

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