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Weather & Climate in Chitose, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Chitose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 229.5 sq mi (594.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8194°N, 141.6522°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
988 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 118 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 132 km | 46 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 111 km | 56 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 38 km | 121 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan | M6.2 | 124 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 137 km | 187 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 143 km | 42 km |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 139 km | 33 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.9 | 148 km | 59 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 148 km | 214 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 112 km | 55 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 117 km | 50 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.8 | 150 km | 45 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 137 km | 109 km |
| Mar 7, 2017 | 62 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.7 | 147 km | 56 km |
| Apr 3, 2002 | 60 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.7 | 143 km | 71 km |
| Jan 11, 1995 | 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.6 | 120 km | 57 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 93 km | 17 km |
| Sep 11, 1993 | 40 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 119 km | 58 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 35 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 113 km | 58 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (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 | 259 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 | 115 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 121 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 94 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 57 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 27 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 54 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 69 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 73 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 81 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 107 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 116 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 120 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 130 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 135 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in |
Chitose has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.1").