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Weather & Climate in Kami-furano, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kami-furano has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.4 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 116.4 sq mi (301.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 89/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4556°N, 142.4686°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
639 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 | 100 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 92 km | 107 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 113 km | 121 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 120 km | 103 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 49 km | 187 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 147 km | 112 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 121 km | 55 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 94 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 102 km | 109 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 125 km | 50 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 63 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 99 km | 105 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 102 km | 120 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 115 km | 111 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 88 km | 28 km |
| Jun 15, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.3 | 138 km | 97 km |
| May 26, 2025 | 15 km W of Hiroo, Japan | M5.3 | 142 km | 65 km |
| Apr 19, 1992 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.3 | 138 km | 64 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 40 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.3 | 138 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 | — | 124 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 145 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 18 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 39 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 46 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 123 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 125 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 151 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 152 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 159 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 160 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 167 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Kami-furano has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.7").