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Weather & Climate in Eniwa, Japan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Eniwa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area182.7 sq mi (473.3 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates42.8936°N, 141.5760°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (Aug) 6.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

890 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 124 km 107 km
Jan 14, 2016 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.7 142 km 46 km
Nov 26, 1991 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.4 122 km 56 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 127 km 121 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 49 km 121 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 133 km 187 km
Feb 20, 1997 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M6.0 150 km 33 km
Aug 25, 2012 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.9 121 km 55 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 141 km 214 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 143 km 109 km
Jun 10, 2004 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.8 126 km 50 km
Jan 11, 1995 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.6 130 km 57 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 86 km 17 km
Sep 11, 1993 40 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 129 km 58 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 35 km 120 km
May 18, 2007 73 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan M5.5 148 km 58 km
Jun 25, 2008 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 130 km 56 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 31 km 10 km
Aug 30, 2003 54 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 140 km 52 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 53 km 105 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 267 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 700 117 km
1947 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 111 km
1982 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 1.3 m 110 104 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 47 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 28 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 56 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 63 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 72 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 75 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 107 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 118 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 126 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 132 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 134 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.5 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in
May 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
August 69°F (21°C) 6.5 in Warmest, Wettest
September 62°F (17°C) 5.8 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
December 26°F (-3°C) 3.6 in

Eniwa has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (2.4").

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