Oshima-shiriuchi, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Oshima-shiriuchi is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 4,198. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 48°F (9°C).

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

4,198 Population 55/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
48°F Avg Temperature 9°C
50.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population4,198
Density55/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
Rain50.1 in/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population4,198
Population Density55 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates41.6010°, 140.4227°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature48°F (9°C)
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation50.1 inches (1,272 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.3 inches (34 cm)

About Oshima-shiriuchi

Oshima-shiriuchi is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 4,198. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 48°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 26°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Oshima-shiriuchi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below Japan avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area76.0 sq mi (196.8 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates41.6010°N, 140.4227°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.3"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

660 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 65 km
Jul 12, 1992 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.2 135 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 46 km
Jun 8, 2015 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M6.1 134 km
May 5, 2023 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 130 km
May 23, 2012 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.9 141 km
Apr 29, 2008 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 135 km
Jan 30, 1998 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 134 km
Mar 11, 2011 18 km E of Misawa, Japan M5.8 143 km
Sep 13, 2010 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.8 131 km
Mar 7, 2017 62 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 124 km
Jun 4, 2008 135 km WSW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.7 114 km
Jul 26, 1999 26 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M5.7 139 km
Apr 3, 2002 60 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.7 119 km
Jul 12, 1993 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.6 117 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 141 km
May 18, 2007 73 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.5 130 km
Feb 14, 2002 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.5 135 km
Nov 15, 2013 81 km E of Mutsu, Japan M5.5 147 km
Oct 9, 1997 149 km W of Kamiiso, Japan M5.5 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 147 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 190 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1741 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 90.0 m 2,000 88 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 56 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 92 km
1983 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 114 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 65 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 81 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake - 2,600 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hokkaido-Komagatake (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 56 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 66 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 68 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 88 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 106 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 110 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 111 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 116 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 127 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 140 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 143 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 144 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 184 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 186 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
May 53°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
July 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
August 70°F (21°C) 5.9 in Warmest
September 65°F (18°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 3.7 in

Oshima-shiriuchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Oshima-shiriuchi

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
北海道知内高等学校 - - - -
町立涌元小学校 - - - -
町立知内中学校 - - - -
町立知内小学校 - - - -
町立湯ノ里小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oshima-shiriuchi

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Oshima-shiriuchi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
横綱千代の山・千代の富士記念館
知内町郷土資料館
福島町 青函トンネル記念館

Libraries in Oshima-shiriuchi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
北斗市立図書館0.0
北斗市立図書館0.0

Banks in Oshima-shiriuchi

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

道南うみ街信用金庫知内支店

Ski Resorts Near Oshima-shiriuchi

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
夜越山スキー場 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Furusatonomori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kaminokuni Chomin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakodate Nanae Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Greenpia Onuma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakumo Choei Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Oshima-shiriuchi

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hakodate AirportHKDLarge Airport
JASDF Yakumo Airbase-Small Airport
JMSDF Ōminato Base-Small Airport
Shikabe Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Oshima-shiriuchi

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
森越簡易郵便局
涌元郵便局
湯ノ里郵便局
知内駅前簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oshima-shiriuchi

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
中ノ川八幡神社
善昭寺
国本寺
大乗寺　涌元分院
森越神社
涌元神社
涌元谷地神社
稲荷神社
重内神社

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 Oshima-shiriuchi

What is the population of Oshima-shiriuchi?

Oshima-shiriuchi has a population of 4,198 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 76.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oshima-shiriuchi?

Oshima-shiriuchi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.1 inches, with 13.3 inches of snow.

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