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Weather & Climate in Horokanai, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Horokanai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 296.2 sq mi (767.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0117°N, 142.1516°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
298 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 | 147 km | 102 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 99 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 29 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 32 km | 214 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 52 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 108 km | 235 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 140 km | 28 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 134 km | 37 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 96 km | 162 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 144 km | 115 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 63 km | 152 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 145 km | 116 km |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 18 km | 33 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 40 km | 16 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 42 km | 232 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan | M5.1 | 111 km | 178 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 136 km | 273 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 35 km E of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.0 | 88 km | 161 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 16 km NNE of T?betsu, Japan | M5.0 | 85 km | 168 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 | — | 95 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 68 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 79 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 97 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 160 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 165 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 171 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 175 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 187 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 188 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 195 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in |
Horokanai has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (2.4").