Shiranuka, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Shiranuka is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 7,539. Elevation: 69 ft (21 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

7,539 Population 25/sq mi density
69 ft Elevation 21 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
42.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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About Shiranuka

Shiranuka

Shiranuka is a town located in Kushiro Subprefecture, Hokkaidō, Japan. As of 31 October 2025, the town had an estimated population of 6,874 in 3900 households, and a population density of 10.9 people per km2. The total area of the town is 773.13 km2 (298.51 sq mi).

People

Population7,539
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Population7,539
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Coordinates42.9629°, 144.0890°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation42.0 inches (1,066 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (22 cm)

About Shiranuka

Shiranuka is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 7,539. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 19°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Shiranuka

Shiranuka has an average annual temperature of 6.6°C (44°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1090 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -5.2°C / 23°F -10° / -0.3° 41.6
Feb -4.9°C / 23°F -9.6° / -0.2° 25.6
Mar -0.6°C / 31°F -4.4° / 3.2° 55.4
Apr 4.3°C / 40°F 0.6° / 8° 81.7
May 8.8°C / 48°F 5.2° / 12.5° 114.6
Jun 12.6°C / 55°F 9.4° / 15.8° 112.9
Jul 16.6°C / 62°F 13.5° / 19.6° 119.6
Aug 18.6°C / 65°F 15.6° / 21.6° 146.3
Sep 16.4°C / 62°F 12.9° / 20° 156.1
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15° 113.6
Nov 4.4°C / 40°F -0.1° / 8.8° 65.6
Dec -2.2°C / 28°F -6.9° / 2.4° 57.1
Shiranuka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average42.6°F
21% below Japan avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)

Geography

Elevation69 ft (21 m)
Area298.5 sq mi (773.1 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates42.9629°N, 144.0890°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
10% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.26"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,184 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 14, 2025.

Sep 25, 2003 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake M8.2 129 km
Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 50 km
Sep 25, 2003 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M7.4 138 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 84 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 53 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 62 km
Jun 5, 2009 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 137 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 63 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 22 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 121 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 7 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 61 km
May 31, 2025 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 84 km
Mar 25, 1993 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 139 km
Feb 17, 2007 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 137 km
Feb 25, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 78 km
Nov 13, 2000 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 76 km
Sep 26, 2003 110 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 116 km
Apr 26, 2001 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 150 km
Aug 25, 2012 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.9 114 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 1 224 km
1996 Violet Category 1 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 33 93 km
1973 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m - 141 km
2003 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.4 m 2 129 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 73 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m - 149 km
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m - 146 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 84 km
1962 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 86 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 135 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 123 km
2008 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 6 122 km
1893 NEMURO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 47 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 78 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 78 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 100 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 125 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 127 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 151 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 156 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 28°F (-3°C) 2.8 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.1 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
August 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 2.0 in

Shiranuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Shiranuka

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
白糠町立 茶路小中学校 - - - -
白糠養護学校 - - - -
Hokkaido Shiranuka High School - - - -
白糠町立白糠学園 - - - -
白糠町立庶路学園 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Shiranuka

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Shiranuka

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Exhibition Hall of Hokuto Ruins
Kushiro Marshland Observatory
国際ツルセンター
釧路湿原美術館
音別町郷土資料展示室

Libraries in Shiranuka

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
図書館棟0.0
釧路市音別町ふれあい図書館0.0

Restaurants in Shiranuka

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ramen 38
はまなすレストラン
老麺 やはた
貴州屋(きしゅうや)
食事処 エランドール

Cafes in Shiranuka

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

アズハウス

Monuments in Shiranuka

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

白糠運上屋跡

Zoos in Shiranuka

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

釧路市丹頂鶴自然公園

Dentists in Shiranuka

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JP #542839405

Train Stations in Shiranuka

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nishi-Shoro
Onbetsu
Shiranuka
Shoro

Gas Stations in Shiranuka

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cosmo
Hokuren SS
Hokuren SS
JP #10177446584
JP #10177464043

Banks in Shiranuka

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hokkaido Bank

Golf Courses in Shiranuka

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

釧路空港ゴルフクラブ
阿寒カントリークラブ

Ski Resorts Near Shiranuka

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Akan Royal Valley 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Shiranuka

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield-Medium Airport
Kushiro AirportKUHMedium Airport
Ashoro Meto Airfield-Small Airport
Bekanbe Airfield-Small Airport
Betsukai Flight Park-Small Airport
Hokkaido Spaceport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Shiranuka

4 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
庶路郵便局
白糠橋北簡易郵便局
白糠郵便局
茶路簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shiranuka

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
創価学会
厳島神社
庶路八幡神社
昭信寺
昭雲山瑞英寺
浄然寺
瑞光山妙雲寺
西庶路神社

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 Shiranuka

What is the population of Shiranuka?

Shiranuka has a population of 7,539 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 298.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shiranuka?

Shiranuka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.0 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

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