Weather & Climate in Aibetsu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aibetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 686 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 79.1 sq mi (204.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9066°N, 142.5775°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
352 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 | 112 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 133 km | 107 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 141 km | 103 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 135 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 8 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 68 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 138 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 73 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 149 km | 105 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 144 km | 235 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 39 km | 152 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 60 km | 162 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 132 km | 37 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 113 km | 115 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 30 km S of Obihiro, Japan | M5.2 | 149 km | 87 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 142 km | 116 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 48 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.2 | 136 km | 106 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 61 km | 16 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 55 km | 232 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 127 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 129 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 35 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 55 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 65 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 129 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 152 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 164 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 167 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 187 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 193 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in |
Aibetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.9").