Rishiri Town, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Rishiri Town is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 1,966. Elevation: 1,165 ft (355 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

1,966 Population 67/sq mi density
1,165 ft Elevation 355 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 6°C
46.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population1,966
Density67/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
Rain46.2 in/yr
Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
Population1,966
Population Density67 / sq mi
Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
Coordinates45.1593°, 141.1963°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature42°F (6°C)
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation46.2 inches (1,174 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.5 inches (34 cm)

About Rishiri Town

Rishiri Town is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 1,966. The city sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet (355 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 42°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 21°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Rishiri Town has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.1°F
22% below Japan avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation1,165 ft (355 m)
Area29.5 sq mi (76.5 km²)
Population Density67/sq mi
Coordinates45.1593°N, 141.1963°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
22% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.51"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

226 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 2, 2024.

Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 77 km
Jun 16, 1992 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan M6.0 103 km
Jul 2, 2022 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia M5.9 107 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 122 km
Aug 20, 1990 42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia M5.7 143 km
Feb 9, 1993 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.6 84 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 78 km
Jan 24, 1993 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.3 101 km
Apr 23, 2017 37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia M5.2 136 km
Nov 10, 1990 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 117 km
Jul 5, 2024 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 125 km
Nov 25, 2013 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan M5.1 89 km
Aug 10, 2022 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 74 km
Feb 21, 1990 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 142 km
Aug 19, 2011 76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 128 km
May 21, 2013 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 129 km
Sep 22, 2012 39 km S of Shebunino, Russia M5.1 116 km
Apr 23, 2015 44 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 94 km
Nov 21, 2009 55 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 109 km
Sep 22, 1999 69 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1971 TATAR STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m - 138 km
1971 TATAR STRAIT Earthquake 0.1 m - 129 km
1971 TATAR STRAIT Earthquake 0.0 m - 138 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.7 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
April 37°F (3°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
August 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Warmest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.4 in
October 49°F (10°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.6 in

Rishiri Town has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Rishiri Town

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
町立利尻小学校 - - - -
町立鬼脇中学校 - - - -
利尻町立沓形小学校 - - - -
北海道利尻高等学校 - - - -
町立仙法志小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rishiri Town

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Rishiri Town

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
利尻島郷土資料館
利尻町立博物館
礼文町郷土資料館

Libraries in Rishiri Town

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Book愛ランドれぶん0.0

Hotels in Rishiri Town

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rishiri

Restaurants in Rishiri Town

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rishi Ramen Miraku
ぼん天
まつや食堂
利尻ふるさと食堂
大量亭
常寿司
物忘草

Cafes in Rishiri Town

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ヴィガ

Dentists in Rishiri Town

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

利尻町仙法志歯科診療所

Gas Stations in Rishiri Town

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eneos

Ski Resorts Near Rishiri Town

5 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Teshio Chomin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Higashigaoka Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Toyotomi Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujimigaoka Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Wakkanaishi Komadori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Rishiri Town

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Rishiri AirportRISMedium Airport
Wakkanai AirportWKJMedium Airport
Rebun AirportRBJSmall Airport
Sarobetsu Flight Club Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rishiri Town

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
仙法志郵便局
利尻くつがた郵便局
鬼脇郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rishiri Town

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Rishiriyama Shrine Okumiya
北のいつくしま弁財天

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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What is the population of Rishiri Town?

Rishiri Town has a population of 1,966 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 67 people per square mile, spread across 29.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rishiri Town?

Rishiri Town has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 21°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 46.2 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.

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