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Weather & Climate in Erimo, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erimo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 736.3 sq mi (1,907.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0160°N, 143.1485°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,707 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 25, 2003 | 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake | M8.2 | 67 km | 27 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan | M7.6 | 150 km | 102 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M7.4 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 84 km | 107 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 136 km | 32 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 31 km | 46 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 112 km | 25 km |
| Jan 1, 1995 | 174 km E of Hachinohe, Japan | M6.5 | 150 km | 15 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 33 km | 29 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 52 km | 56 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.4 | 129 km | 38 km |
| Dec 30, 1995 | 158 km E of Hachinohe, Japan | M6.3 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Jan 24, 2018 | 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.3 | 118 km | 31 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 126 km | 103 km |
| Jul 12, 1992 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.2 | 112 km | 64 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 117 km | 121 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 136 km | 112 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 128 km | 41 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 106 km | 42 km |
| Oct 14, 2002 | 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 120 km | 61 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
4 hurricanes (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 | 223 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 262 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 254 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 63 mph | 292 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 33 | 60 km |
| 1968 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | 52 | 135 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 67 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 67 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 139 km |
| 1943 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 92 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 68 km |
| 1971 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 74 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 106 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 51 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 127 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 65 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 52 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 156 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 160 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 163 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 166 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 168 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 172 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 185 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 187 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.5 in |
Erimo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 19°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (1.6").