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Weather & Climate in Kanaura, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kanaura has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.6°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 228.1 sq mi (590.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7072°N, 141.7889°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
248 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 | 61 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 106 km | 187 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M6.0 | 117 km | 317 km |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.9 | 136 km | 309 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 62 km | 214 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 112 km | 307 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 70 km | 235 km |
| Jan 24, 1993 | 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 122 km | 306 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 144 km | 152 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 48 km | 16 km |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 57 km | 232 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan | M5.1 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 141 km | 308 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 95 km | 273 km |
| Sep 22, 1999 | 69 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 118 km | 292 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 37 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 101 km | 315 km |
| Jul 20, 1993 | 33 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.0 | 47 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 119 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 26 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 144 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 160 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.6 in |
Kanaura has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (2.2").