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Weather & Climate in Kuriyama, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kuriyama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 78.7 sq mi (203.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0553°N, 141.7836°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
872 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 111 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 146 km | 46 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 127 km | 56 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 60 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 109 km | 187 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 116 km | 55 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 122 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 129 km | 109 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 121 km | 50 km |
| Jan 11, 1995 | 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.6 | 137 km | 57 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 67 km | 17 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 35 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 128 km | 58 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 45 km | 120 km |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 137 km | 56 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 56 km | 105 km |
| Aug 30, 2003 | 54 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 147 km | 52 km |
| Sep 11, 1993 | 40 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 134 km | 58 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 108 km | 111 km |
| Sep 12, 2015 | 53 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 147 km | 49 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 |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 69 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 142 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 110 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 41 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 52 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 81 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 83 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 84 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 94 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 96 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 109 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 110 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 143 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 148 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 184 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) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in |
Kuriyama has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (2.2").