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Weather & Climate in Ashibetsu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ashibetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 364 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 334.0 sq mi (865.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5097°N, 142.1856°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
552 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 | 124 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 110 km | 107 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 112 km | 121 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 139 km | 239 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 144 km | 103 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 49 km | 187 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 135 km | 55 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 78 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 123 km | 109 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 139 km | 50 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 40 km | 17 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 98 km | 120 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 100 km | 105 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 128 km | 111 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 86 km | 28 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 146 km | 235 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 108 km | 115 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 80 km | 37 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 94 km | 162 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 | — | 101 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 42 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 57 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 69 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 112 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 135 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 141 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 143 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 148 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 153 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 181 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 25°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) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in |
Ashibetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.0").