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Weather & Climate in Makubetsu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makubetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 983.9 sq mi (2,548.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3714°N, 141.8211°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
295 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 | 115 km | 239 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M6.0 | 51 km | 317 km |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.9 | 63 km | 309 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 136 km | 214 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 10 km WNW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1990 | 42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.7 | 98 km | 309 km |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 94 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 112 km | 314 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 39 km | 307 km |
| Feb 9, 2002 | 61 km S of Korsakov, Russia | M5.5 | 105 km | 349 km |
| Aug 2, 2007 | 8 km SW of Nevel’sk, Russia | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 120 km | 235 km |
| Jan 24, 1993 | 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 52 km | 306 km |
| Apr 23, 2017 | 37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 45 km SSE of Korsakov, Russia | M5.2 | 137 km | 346 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 84 km | 273 km |
| Sep 22, 2012 | 39 km S of Shebunino, Russia | M5.1 | 79 km | 319 km |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 118 km | 232 km |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 76 km | 308 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan | M5.1 | 56 km | 20 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 138 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 127 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 126 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.0 m | — | 127 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in |
Makubetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (2.1").