Shibetsu, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Shibetsu is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 21,744. Elevation: 7 ft (2 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

21,744 Population 50/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
39.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Shibetsu

Shibetsu

Shibetsu is a city located in Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido, Japan. As of 31 December 2024, the city had an estimated population of 16,400 in 706 households, and a population density of 15 people per km2. The total area of the city is 1,119.22 km2 (432.13 sq mi).

People

Population21,744
Density50/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain39.9 in/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population21,744
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates43.6590°, 145.1320°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.9 inches (1,013 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.4 inches (21 cm)

About Shibetsu

Shibetsu is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 21,744. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Shibetsu

Shibetsu has an average annual temperature of 6.5°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.7°C), the coldest is Feb (-7.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 992 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -7.1°C / 19°F -16.3° / 1.2° 42.7
Feb -7.2°C / 19°F -17.9° / 3.5° 32.6
Mar -1°C / 30°F -12.4° / 10.3° 68.6
Apr 4.2°C / 40°F -4.2° / 17° 65.3
May 9.6°C / 49°F -0.2° / 23.9° 79.9
Jun 13.9°C / 57°F 4.9° / 25.8° 96.9
Jul 18.6°C / 66°F 10.9° / 29.9° 83.9
Aug 19.7°C / 67°F 12° / 30.3° 176.3
Sep 16.7°C / 62°F 8.5° / 27° 114.1
Oct 10.8°C / 51°F 2.5° / 20.9° 118.2
Nov 4°C / 39°F -4.7° / 14.6° 73.7
Dec -3.9°C / 25°F -12.4° / 7.3° 39.6
Shibetsu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below Japan avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area435.4 sq mi (1,127.6 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates43.6590°N, 145.1320°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.9"
5% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.46"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

992 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 123 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 121 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 148 km
Jan 21, 1995 46 km S of Shikotan, Russia M6.3 132 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 82 km
Aug 31, 1994 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia M6.2 71 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 126 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 86 km
Jul 14, 1997 65 km E of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 111 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 109 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 19 km
Aug 24, 2002 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 100 km
Nov 13, 2000 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 134 km
Apr 26, 2001 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 89 km
Jun 21, 2025 82 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 134 km
Feb 25, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 93 km
Nov 30, 1995 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia M6.0 79 km
Jun 18, 2025 84 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan M5.9 135 km
Jul 1, 2007 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan M5.8 32 km
Aug 15, 2000 83 km S of Shikotan, Russia M5.8 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Sonamu (2000).

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Sonamu Category 1 209 km
1996 Violet Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m - 74 km
1894 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.0 m 1 147 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 67 km
1973 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.6 m - 110 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m - 109 km
1974 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.4 m - 137 km
1973 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m - 129 km
1968 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m - 127 km
1980 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m - 131 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 73 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 116 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 93 km
1893 NEMURO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tomariyama [Golovnin] (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 36 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 47 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 53 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 57 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 60 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 95 km
Chachadake [Tiatia] Stratovolcano 1,822 m (5,978 ft) 1981 118 km
Ruruidake [Smirnov] Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) Unknown 120 km
Berutarubesan [Berutarube] Stratovolcano 1,221 m (4,006 ft) Unknown 169 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 172 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 183 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 2.4 in
February 24°F (-5°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
August 67°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest
September 63°F (17°C) 6.5 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Shibetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Shibetsu

3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
標津高校 - - - -
Shibetsu Kawakita Elementery School - - - -
Shibetsu Kawakita Junior High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Shibetsu

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Shibetsu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Nakashibetsu Municipal folk Museum
Northern Territories Museum
Shibetsu Salmon Science Museum
羅臼町郷土資料館

Libraries in Shibetsu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Nakashibetsu Town Library0.0
標津町図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Shibetsu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
ホクレン根室地区家畜市場

Hotels in Shibetsu

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

楠旅館

Restaurants in Shibetsu

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

そば処　福住総本店

Cafes in Shibetsu

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PONNUMUSI TERRASE

Bus Stations in Shibetsu

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

akan bus terminal

Gas Stations in Shibetsu

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hokuren SS
JP #4891213879
JP #6869477385

Banks in Shibetsu

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

大地みらい信金　標津支店

Ski Resorts Near Shibetsu

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kiyosato Choei Midori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Koshimizu Chomin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Shibetsu

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield-Medium Airport
Nakashibetsu AirportSHBMedium Airport
Bekanbe Airfield-Small Airport
Betsukai Flight Park-Small Airport
Yausubetsu Airfield-Small Airport
Yuzhno-Kurilsk Mendeleyevo AirportDEESmall Airport

Post Offices in Shibetsu

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
古多糠簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shibetsu

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Shibetsu shrine
創価学会
善照寺
川北神社
染覚寺

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 Shibetsu

What is the population of Shibetsu?

Shibetsu has a population of 21,744 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 435.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shibetsu?

Shibetsu 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 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 39.9 inches, with 8.4 inches of snow.

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