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Weather & Climate in Kafukamura, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kafukamura has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 164 ft (50 m) |
| Area | 29.5 sq mi (76.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3021°N, 141.0412°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
216 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 92 km | 239 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M6.0 | 105 km | 317 km |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.9 | 103 km | 309 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 142 km | 214 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.7 | 138 km | 309 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 83 km | 307 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 91 km | 235 km |
| Jan 24, 1993 | 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 102 km | 306 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan | M5.1 | 83 km | 20 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 145 km | 232 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 142 km | 273 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Sep 22, 2012 | 39 km S of Shebunino, Russia | M5.1 | 110 km | 319 km |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 129 km | 308 km |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1994 | 29 km E of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 91 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 37 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 96 km | 315 km |
| Nov 21, 2009 | 55 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 113 km | 305 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 69 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 130 km | 292 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 |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 137 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 122 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 112 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.4 in |
Kafukamura has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 22°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and April the driest (2.1").