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Weather & Climate in Hakodate, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hakodate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 242 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 242 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 261.7 sq mi (677.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,053/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7758°N, 140.7367°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
892 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Aug 7, 1993 | 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan | M6.5 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 127 km | 121 km |
| Jul 12, 1992 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.2 | 113 km | 64 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan | M6.2 | 23 km | 121 km |
| Oct 14, 2002 | 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 143 km | 61 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 110 km | 42 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 135 km | 41 km |
| May 23, 2012 | 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M5.9 | 122 km | 46 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.9 | 108 km | 59 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 18 km E of Misawa, Japan | M5.8 | 143 km | 45 km |
| Apr 29, 2008 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.8 | 113 km | 47 km |
| Jan 30, 1998 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.8 | 112 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 2010 | 68 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.8 | 108 km | 45 km |
| Feb 6, 1995 | 80 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M5.7 | 136 km | 61 km |
| Jul 26, 1999 | 26 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M5.7 | 136 km | 104 km |
| Apr 3, 2002 | 60 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.7 | 96 km | 71 km |
| Mar 7, 2017 | 62 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M5.7 | 101 km | 56 km |
| Jun 4, 2008 | 135 km WSW of Kamiiso, Japan | M5.7 | 142 km | 205 km |
| Jan 11, 1995 | 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.6 | 146 km | 57 km |
| Jul 12, 1993 | 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan | M5.6 | 134 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 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 | 152 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 197 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 118 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 33 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 122 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 141 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 144 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | - | 147 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 150 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 78 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 97 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | 2,600 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hokkaido-Komagatake (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 32 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 36 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 64 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 86 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 87 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 114 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 117 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 118 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 122 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 125 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 130 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 141 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in |
Hakodate has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (2.8").