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Weather & Climate in Kamishihoro, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kamishihoro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 902 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 371.9 sq mi (963.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2351°N, 143.2852°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
939 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 | 34 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 54 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 146 km | 46 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 123 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 125 km | 25 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 146 km | 56 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 132 km | 42 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 138 km | 121 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 50 km | 103 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 77 km | 112 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 131 km | 42 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 98 km | 187 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 148 km | 55 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 96 km | 55 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 50 km | 109 km |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.8 | 126 km | 130 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 97 km | 50 km |
| May 30, 2020 | 69 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.6 | 94 km | 89 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 | 295 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 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 | 129 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 142 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 92 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 135 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 29 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 53 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 59 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 61 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 101 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 110 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 167 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 181 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 191 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in |
Kamishihoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.9").