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Weather & Climate in Higashikawa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Higashikawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°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 41.4 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 725 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 132.2 sq mi (342.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6990°N, 142.5103°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
448 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 | 105 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 114 km | 107 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 139 km | 121 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 130 km | 103 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 143 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 | 76 km | 214 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 146 km | 55 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 150 km | 50 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 121 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 63 km | 17 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 127 km | 120 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 126 km | 105 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 114 km | 28 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 141 km | 111 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 99 km | 115 km |
| Jun 15, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.3 | 146 km | 97 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 18 km | 152 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 64 km | 162 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 | — | 122 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 144 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 144 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (28 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 28 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 34 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 52 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 126 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 145 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 155 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 166 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 168 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 173 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 176 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in |
Higashikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.7").