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Weather & Climate in Kamikawa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kamikawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 38.1°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 405.2 sq mi (1,049.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8400°N, 142.7711°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
388 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 | 95 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 122 km | 107 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 124 km | 103 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 148 km | 112 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 24 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 85 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 125 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 86 km | 17 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 141 km | 98 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 147 km | 105 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 98 km | 115 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 133 km | 37 km |
| Jun 15, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.3 | 137 km | 97 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 34 km | 152 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 43 km | 162 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 48 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.2 | 120 km | 106 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 30 km S of Obihiro, Japan | M5.2 | 137 km | 87 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 142 km | 116 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan | M5.1 | 58 km | 178 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 | — | 142 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 126 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 118 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 21 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 47 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 51 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 112 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 135 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 147 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 171 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 194 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 194 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in |
Kamikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 13°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.0").