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Weather & Climate in Kamihonbetsu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kamihonbetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 172.7 sq mi (447.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1437°N, 143.6120°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,052 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 25, 2003 | 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake | M8.2 | 150 km | 27 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan | M7.6 | 19 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 59 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 147 km | 46 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 96 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 99 km | 25 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 147 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 104 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 22 km | 103 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 136 km | 161 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 103 km | 42 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 48 km | 112 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 124 km | 187 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 121 km | 21 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 120 km | 55 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 150 km | 34 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 94 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.9 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2003 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.9 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 99 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
1 hurricane (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 267 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 33 | 112 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 150 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 150 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 75 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 134 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 123 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 108 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 42 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 56 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 81 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 84 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 84 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 90 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 166 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 171 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 189 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in |
Kamihonbetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.7").