Weather & Climate in Asahikawa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Asahikawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 288.7 sq mi (747.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7706°N, 142.3649°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
406 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 | 119 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 126 km | 107 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 143 km | 121 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 144 km | 103 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 129 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 16 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 62 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 134 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 52 km | 17 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 130 km | 120 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 131 km | 105 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 137 km | 235 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 117 km | 28 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 113 km | 115 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 31 km | 152 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 75 km | 162 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 112 km | 37 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 122 km | 116 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 30 km S of Obihiro, Japan | M5.2 | 142 km | 87 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | - | 110 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 41 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 47 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 66 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 140 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 144 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 164 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 167 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 170 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 173 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 178 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in |
Asahikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.8").