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Weather & Climate in Biei, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Biei has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°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 41.2 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 781 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 261.3 sq mi (676.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5844°N, 142.4597°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
543 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 | 104 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 104 km | 107 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 126 km | 121 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 127 km | 103 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 148 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 34 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 82 km | 214 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 135 km | 55 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 113 km | 109 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 138 km | 50 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 59 km | 17 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 112 km | 105 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 114 km | 120 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 129 km | 111 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 101 km | 28 km |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 51 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.3 | 149 km | 58 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 70 km | 162 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 94 km | 115 km |
| Jun 15, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.3 | 144 km | 97 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 | — | 120 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 26 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 33 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 50 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 127 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 133 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 158 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 158 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 161 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 166 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 169 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 175 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 | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in |
Biei has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.8").