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Weather & Climate in Fukagawa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fukagawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 204.4 sq mi (529.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7081°N, 142.0392°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
422 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 | 141 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 135 km | 107 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 114 km | 239 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 132 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 41 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 53 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 146 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 25 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 122 km | 105 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 118 km | 120 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 106 km | 28 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 122 km | 235 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 129 km | 115 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 100 km | 37 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 101 km | 162 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 49 km | 152 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 111 km | 116 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 52 km | 33 km |
| Jul 19, 2004 | 45 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M5.1 | 148 km | 108 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 69 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 61 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 66 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 86 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 125 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 140 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 145 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 153 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 162 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 163 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 192 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 | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.0 in |
Fukagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.1").