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Weather & Climate in Hokuryū, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hokuryū has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 61.3 sq mi (158.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7833°N, 141.9167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
385 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 148 km | 107 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 140 km | 121 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 102 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 47 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 42 km | 214 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 20 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 131 km | 105 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 125 km | 120 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 114 km | 28 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 109 km | 235 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 142 km | 115 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 62 km | 152 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 111 km | 162 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 108 km | 37 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 119 km | 116 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan | M5.1 | 125 km | 178 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 49 km | 33 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 68 km | 16 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 73 km | 232 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 | — | 74 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 74 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 77 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 99 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 129 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 139 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 143 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 156 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 163 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in |
Hokuryū has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.2").