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Weather & Climate in Bifuka, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bifuka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°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 43.6 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 259.5 sq mi (672.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4753°N, 142.3431°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
250 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 100 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 66 km | 187 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M6.0 | 137 km | 317 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 57 km | 214 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 141 km | 307 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 103 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 110 km | 235 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 104 km | 152 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 110 km | 162 km |
| Jan 24, 1993 | 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 144 km | 306 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 19 km | 16 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 83 km | 273 km |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan | M5.1 | 123 km | 178 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 37 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 12 km | 232 km |
| Oct 4, 1994 | 29 km E of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 106 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1993 | 33 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.0 | 30 km | 18 km |
| Nov 21, 2009 | 55 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 134 km | 305 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 69 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 125 km | 292 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 131 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 141 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 99 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 121 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 130 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 181 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in |
Bifuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.1").