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Weather & Climate in Higashikagura, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Higashikagura has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
| Area | 57.2 sq mi (148.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6966°N, 142.4514°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
447 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 | 109 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 115 km | 107 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 134 km | 103 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 138 km | 121 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 139 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 22 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 73 km | 214 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 147 km | 55 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 123 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 58 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 124 km | 105 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 125 km | 120 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 112 km | 28 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 141 km | 111 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 148 km | 235 km |
| Jun 15, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.3 | 150 km | 97 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 107 km | 37 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 102 km | 115 km |
| Dec 9, 1998 | 50 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.3 | 147 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 117 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 33 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 36 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 56 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 131 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 142 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 159 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 164 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 170 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 170 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 171 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in |
Higashikagura has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.8").