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Weather & Climate in Esashi, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Esashi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.0°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 1,094.6 sq mi (2,835.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9353°N, 142.5847°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
307 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 129 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 116 km | 187 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M6.0 | 89 km | 317 km |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.9 | 117 km | 309 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 107 km | 214 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.7 | 141 km | 309 km |
| Mar 10, 1995 | 78 km SE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.7 | 149 km | 350 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 100 km | 307 km |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 94 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 106 km | 314 km |
| Feb 9, 2002 | 61 km S of Korsakov, Russia | M5.5 | 128 km | 349 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 138 km | 235 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 143 km | 162 km |
| Jan 24, 1993 | 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 98 km | 306 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 106 km | 308 km |
| Sep 22, 2012 | 39 km S of Shebunino, Russia | M5.1 | 137 km | 319 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan | M5.1 | 124 km | 20 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 72 km | 16 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 66 km | 232 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 139 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (143 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 143 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 169 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 172 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in |
Esashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.1").