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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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").