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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").