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Weather & Climate in Kitami, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kitami has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 551.1 sq mi (1,427.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8031°N, 143.8908°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
486 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 | 58 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 132 km | 107 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 140 km | 32 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 124 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 86 km | 103 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 91 km | 161 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 114 km | 187 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 125 km | 42 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 94 km | 112 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 142 km | 55 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia | M6.0 | 148 km | 137 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 122 km | 109 km |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.8 | 70 km | 130 km |
| Apr 11, 1990 | 55 km SSW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.6 | 141 km | 72 km |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 48 km SE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.6 | 148 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2020 | 69 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.6 | 147 km | 89 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 27 km ENE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 102 km | 54 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 30 km SE of Akkeshi, Japan | M5.5 | 146 km | 50 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 67 km | 98 km |
| Mar 30, 1992 | 61 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan | M5.4 | 147 km | 41 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 | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 40 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 58 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 48 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 48 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 60 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 81 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 85 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 106 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 108 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 130 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 149 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in |
Kitami has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.9").