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Weather & Climate in Bibai, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bibai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 107.2 sq mi (277.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3247°N, 141.8586°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
636 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 | 148 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 118 km | 107 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 89 km | 121 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 142 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 81 km | 187 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 132 km | 55 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 92 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 134 km | 109 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 137 km | 50 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 38 km | 17 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 82 km | 105 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 74 km | 120 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 148 km | 235 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 63 km | 28 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 124 km | 111 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 67 km | 152 km |
| Dec 9, 1998 | 50 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.3 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 126 km | 162 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 57 km | 37 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 | — | 87 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 136 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 68 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 81 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 89 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 95 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 101 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 109 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 110 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 120 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 170 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 174 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in |
Bibai has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and March the driest (2.2").