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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. The area gets 261 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 288.7 sq mi (747.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7706°N, 142.3649°W |
| 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").