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Weather & Climate in Engaru, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Engaru has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 269 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 37.1 inches. The area receives 11.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 543.7 sq mi (1,408.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0481°N, 143.5455°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
304 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 | 84 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 147 km | 107 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 115 km | 103 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 129 km | 112 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 121 km | 161 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 87 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 140 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 141 km | 109 km |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.8 | 105 km | 130 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 27 km ENE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 141 km | 54 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 105 km | 98 km |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 21 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 113 km | 132 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 38 km | 162 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 92 km | 152 km |
| Jun 15, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.3 | 118 km | 97 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 109 km | 115 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 48 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.2 | 111 km | 106 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 30 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 105 km | 120 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan | M5.1 | 37 km | 178 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 102 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 78 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 70 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 81 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 83 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 86 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 97 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 98 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 129 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 158 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in |
Engaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.6").