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Weather & Climate in Biratori, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Biratori has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 548.1 sq mi (1,419.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5833°N, 142.1333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,200 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 | 150 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 81 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 86 km | 46 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 137 km | 29 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 67 km | 56 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 148 km | 103 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 20 km | 121 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan | M6.2 | 139 km | 121 km |
| Jul 12, 1992 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.2 | 126 km | 64 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 114 km | 42 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 148 km | 187 km |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 140 km | 34 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 146 km | 31 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 98 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 130 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2012 | 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M5.9 | 139 km | 46 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.9 | 120 km | 59 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 67 km | 55 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 71 km | 50 km |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.8 | 125 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 69 mph | 240 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 281 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 132 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 33 | 149 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 51 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 129 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (63 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 63 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 80 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 103 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 106 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 111 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 118 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 118 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 125 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 133 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 134 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 168 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in |
Biratori has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (1.7").