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Weather & Climate in Abashiri, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Abashiri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 181.9 sq mi (471.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0213°N, 144.2697°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
413 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.6.
| Jan 15, 1993 | 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan | M7.6 | 93 km | 102 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 129 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 115 km | 103 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia | M6.2 | 144 km | 76 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 144 km | 187 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 131 km | 42 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 116 km | 112 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 64 km | 161 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia | M6.0 | 111 km | 137 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 146 km | 55 km |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.8 | 55 km | 130 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 12 km ENE of Nemuro, Japan | M5.5 | 139 km | 83 km |
| Mar 30, 2007 | 13 km ENE of Otrada, Russia | M5.5 | 140 km | 100 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 27 km ENE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 109 km | 54 km |
| Jan 30, 1990 | 36 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan | M5.5 | 148 km | 41 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 80 km | 98 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 30 km SE of Akkeshi, Japan | M5.5 | 149 km | 50 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 61 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan | M5.4 | 148 km | 41 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 35 km NE of Nemuro, Japan | M5.4 | 143 km | 91 km |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 21 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 60 km | 132 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 284 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 47 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 34 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kussharo (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 47 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 55 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 72 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 74 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 101 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 117 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 120 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 120 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 144 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Abashiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.5").