Kuromatsunai, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Kuromatsunai is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 2,735. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

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

2,735 Population 21/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
51.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population2,735
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population2,735
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates42.6681°, 140.3061°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation51.0 inches (1,295 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.8 inches (40 cm)

About Kuromatsunai

Kuromatsunai is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 2,735. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Kuromatsunai

Kuromatsunai has an average annual temperature of 8.9°C (48°F). The hottest month is Aug (21.5°C), the coldest is Jan (-2.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1263 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2.4°C / 28°F -4.7° / -0.2° 120.8
Feb -2.2°C / 28°F -4.6° / 0.3° 87.6
Mar 0.9°C / 34°F -1.9° / 3.7° 69.3
Apr 6.4°C / 44°F 2.7° / 10° 60.7
May 11.6°C / 53°F 7.6° / 15.5° 67.6
Jun 15.8°C / 60°F 12.3° / 19.3° 59.2
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 16.8° / 22.9° 95.2
Aug 21.5°C / 71°F 18.4° / 24.7° 132.0
Sep 18.2°C / 65°F 14.7° / 21.6° 153.2
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 8.5° / 15.7° 127.0
Nov 5.4°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.5° 150.0
Dec -0.4°C / 31°F -2.8° / 2° 139.9
Kuromatsunai experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 15.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below Japan avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area133.5 sq mi (345.7 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates42.6681°N, 140.3061°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.0"
34% above Japan avg
Snowfall 15.8"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.02"
Driest Month (May) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

525 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jul 12, 1993 107 km W of Iwanai, Japan M7.7 93 km
Dec 22, 1996 131 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.5 128 km
Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 85 km
Jul 12, 1993 109 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.3 105 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 131 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 82 km
Jul 12, 1993 101 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.0 85 km
Jan 12, 2021 84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan M5.9 118 km
Jul 12, 1993 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.6 114 km
Sep 19, 1993 111 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.5 106 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 85 km
Oct 9, 1997 149 km W of Kamiiso, Japan M5.5 141 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 147 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 127 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 135 km
Jul 12, 1993 88 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.4 80 km
Nov 3, 2001 115 km NW of Yoichi, Japan M5.3 140 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 133 km
Jul 16, 1993 94 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 99 km
Jul 15, 1993 95 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1993 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 32.0 m 231 93 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 73 km
1947 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 138 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 85 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 113 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niseko (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 37 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 45 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 46 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 73 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 74 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 88 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 119 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 150 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.0 in
May 51°F (10°C) 2.8 in Driest
June 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
August 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in Warmest
September 62°F (17°C) 6.0 in Wettest
October 51°F (11°C) 5.1 in
November 40°F (4°C) 5.3 in
December 29°F (-2°C) 4.8 in

Kuromatsunai has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 24°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and May the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Kuromatsunai

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
黒松内小学校 - - - -
黒松内中学校 - - - -
町立白井川中学校 - - - -
北海道余市養護学校しりべし学園分校 - - - -
町立白井川小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Kuromatsunai

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Kuromatsunai

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ピリカ旧石器文化館
平和祈念館

Libraries in Kuromatsunai

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ふれあいの森情報館マナヴェール0.0

Hotels in Kuromatsunai

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

二股らぢうむ温泉
歌才自然の家

Restaurants in Kuromatsunai

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Deux
松龍

Clinics in Kuromatsunai

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

後志リハビリセンター診療所

Veterinaries in Kuromatsunai

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

みなみ北海道農業共済組合家畜診療センター黒松内分室

Train Stations in Kuromatsunai

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kuromatsunai
Neppu

Gas Stations in Kuromatsunai

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Hokuren SS

Banks in Kuromatsunai

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

北海道信用金庫黒松内支店

Ski Resorts Near Kuromatsunai

17 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Suttsu Town Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Shakotan Town 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Otaru Tenguyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Consadole Niki Ski Park 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Iwanai Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asahigaoka Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chisennupri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niseko United 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakodate Nanae Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rusutsu Resort Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Funamidai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Orofure Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pirika Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Muroran-shi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakumo Choei Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Greenpia Onuma 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Kuromatsunai

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JASDF Yakumo Airbase-Small Airport
Shikabe Airfield-Small Airport
Yoichi Agricultural Airfield / Appleport Yoichi-Small Airport

Post Offices in Kuromatsunai

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
熱郛郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kuromatsunai

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
中の川神社
光徳寺
旭野神社
本遠寺
永昌寺
洞参寺
熊野神社
熱郛神社
真言寺
西の沢神社
観音寺
開正寺

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Waterfalls
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Waterfalls Near Kuromatsunai

1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Kuromatsunai.

Name Description
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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 Kuromatsunai

What is the population of Kuromatsunai?

Kuromatsunai has a population of 2,735 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 133.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kuromatsunai?

Kuromatsunai has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 51.0 inches, with 15.8 inches of snow.

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