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Weather & Climate in Kikusuichō, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kikusuichō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 247.4 sq mi (640.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5500°N, 141.8833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
467 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 | 149 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 131 km | 107 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 121 km | 239 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 114 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 61 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 67 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 145 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 17 km | 17 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 106 km | 105 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 99 km | 120 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 127 km | 235 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 88 km | 28 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 144 km | 111 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 82 km | 37 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 132 km | 115 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 116 km | 162 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 59 km | 152 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 93 km | 116 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 30 km S of Obihiro, Japan | M5.2 | 146 km | 87 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 76 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 66 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 79 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 94 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 104 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 118 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 124 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 132 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 140 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 173 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in |
Kikusuichō has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.1").