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Weather & Climate in Chippubetsu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chippubetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Area | 109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7667°N, 141.9667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
394 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 | 144 km | 107 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 138 km | 121 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 106 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 43 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 45 km | 214 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 22 km | 17 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 124 km | 120 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 129 km | 105 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 113 km | 235 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 112 km | 28 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 138 km | 115 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 57 km | 152 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 106 km | 37 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 107 km | 162 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 117 km | 116 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan | M5.1 | 121 km | 178 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 69 km | 16 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 49 km | 33 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 | — | 78 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 70 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 72 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 94 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 129 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 140 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 145 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 156 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 164 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 170 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in |
Chippubetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.2").