Nemuro, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Nemuro is a mid-size city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 31,223. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

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

31,223 Population 31/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
43.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Nemuro

Nemuro

Nemuro is a city and port located in Nemuro Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. It is the capital city of Nemuro Subprefecture. Much of the city lies on the Nemuro Peninsula. As of February 29, 2012, the city has an estimated population of 29,087, with 12,966 households, and a population density of 56.74 persons per km2. The total area is 512.63 km2 (197.93 sq mi).

People

Population31,223
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain43.3 in/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population31,223
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates43.3236°, 145.5750°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation43.3 inches (1,099 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)

About Nemuro

Nemuro is a mid-size city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 31,223. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Nemuro

Nemuro has an average annual temperature of 6.7°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (17.8°C), the coldest is Feb (-4.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1049 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.8°C / 25°F -6.5° / -1° 31.2
Feb -4.2°C / 24°F -7.2° / -1.3° 21.9
Mar -1°C / 30°F -3.9° / 2° 47.9
Apr 3.8°C / 39°F 0.4° / 7.3° 64.2
May 8°C / 46°F 4.3° / 11.6° 96.5
Jun 11.6°C / 53°F 8.1° / 15° 103.9
Jul 15.2°C / 59°F 12° / 18.5° 115.6
Aug 17.8°C / 64°F 14.8° / 20.9° 136.1
Sep 16.5°C / 62°F 13.7° / 19.4° 163.7
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 8.6° / 14.7° 123.8
Nov 5.5°C / 42°F 2.3° / 8.7° 84.9
Dec -0.8°C / 31°F -3.6° / 2° 59.5
Nemuro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average43.3°F
20% below Japan avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area1,022.3 sq mi (2,647.9 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates43.3236°N, 145.5750°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.38"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,478 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.3. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Oct 4, 1994 48 km E of Shikotan, Russia M8.3 149 km
Jan 28, 2000 84 km S of Shikotan, Russia M6.8 107 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 111 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 138 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 71 km
Jan 21, 1995 46 km S of Shikotan, Russia M6.3 93 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 145 km
Aug 31, 1994 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia M6.2 56 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 121 km
Jul 14, 1997 65 km E of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 66 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 75 km
Aug 24, 2002 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 50 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 71 km
Oct 4, 1994 37 km E of Shikotan, Russia M6.1 140 km
Nov 30, 1995 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia M6.0 106 km
May 31, 2025 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 147 km
Apr 26, 2001 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 38 km
Jan 12, 1995 38 km NE of Shikotan, Russia M6.0 143 km
Feb 25, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 71 km
Nov 13, 2000 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Jebi (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Jebi Category 1 289 km
2000 Sonamu Category 1 172 km
1996 Violet Category 1 236 km
1995 Oscar Category 2 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.4 m (34 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 10.4 m 11 149 km
1973 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m - 23 km
1894 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.0 m 1 98 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 107 km
1973 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.6 m - 67 km
1974 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m - 92 km
1973 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m - 84 km
1968 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m - 96 km
1980 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m - 98 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 51 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 70 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 47 km
1893 NEMURO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tomariyama [Golovnin] (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 58 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 74 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 86 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 96 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 98 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 127 km
Chachadake [Tiatia] Stratovolcano 1,822 m (5,978 ft) 1981 127 km
Ruruidake [Smirnov] Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) Unknown 134 km
Berutarubesan [Berutarube] Stratovolcano 1,221 m (4,006 ft) Unknown 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
February 24°F (-4°C) 1.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.1 in
May 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
June 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
August 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 6.4 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
November 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in

Nemuro has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 24°F in February to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Nemuro

11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
市立海星小学校 - - - -
市立海星中学校 - - - -
柏陵中学校 - - - -
北海道根室西高等学校 - - - -
花咲小学校 - - - -
成央小学校 - - - -
Hokkaido Nemuro High School - - - -
光洋中学校 - - - -
北斗小学校 - - - -
市立花咲港小学校 - - - -
Nemuro Keiun Junior High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Nemuro

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Nemuro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nemuro City History and Nature Museum
Nemuro City History and Nature Museum

Libraries in Nemuro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nemuro City Library0.0

Hotels in Nemuro

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Nemuro Kaiyoutei
Nemuro Green Hotel
イーストハーバーホテル
お宿エクハシ
ねむろエクハシの宿
レストランホテル ルピナス
根室グランドホテル
民宿たかの
民宿ときわ

Restaurants in Nemuro

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee and Restaurant The Dorian Nemuro
あんくる&チボリ
ねむろお魚食堂
ラーメンさんぱち根室店
食事喫茶薔薇

Theatres in Nemuro

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

根室市総合文化会館

Castles in Nemuro

2 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The site of PONMOI CHASHI
アフラモイチャシ

Clinics in Nemuro

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

道東勤医協ねむろ医院

Train Stations in Nemuro

5 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bettoga
Konbumori
Nemuro
Nishi-Wada
Ochiishi

Bus Stations in Nemuro

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nemuro Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Nemuro

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eneos
ENEOS
Eneos
Hokuren SS
Idemitsu
Okamoto Self
モダ石油

Banks in Nemuro

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Daichi Mirai Trust Bank
Hokkaido Bank
北洋銀行根室支店
大地みらい信用金庫あけぼの支店

Shopping Malls in Nemuro

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

イオン根室店

Golf Courses in Nemuro

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nemuro Golf Club

Airports Near Nemuro

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Nakashibetsu AirportSHBMedium Airport
Yausubetsu Airfield-Small Airport
Yuzhno-Kurilsk Mendeleyevo AirportDEESmall Airport

Post Offices in Nemuro

11 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Nemuro Taisho Post Office
光洋簡易郵便局
和田簡易郵便局
根室平内郵便局
根室曙簡易郵便局
根室有磯郵便局
根室港郵便局
根室郵便局
歯舞郵便局
温根沼簡易郵便局
花咲郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nemuro

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Byakugoji Temple
Daitokuji Temple
Jokoji Temple
Jutsujoji Temple
Kounji Temple
Nemuro Izumo Shrine
Nemuro Kotohira Shrine
Nemurosan Kaihoji Temple
Seiryuji Temple
創価学会
根室キリスト教会
法海寺
法真寺
真宗大谷派根室別院

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 Nemuro

What is the population of Nemuro?

Nemuro has a population of 31,223 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 1,022.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nemuro?

Nemuro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 43.3 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

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