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Weather & Climate in Memuro-minami, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Memuro-minami has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 262 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 198.4 sq mi (513.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9072°N, 143.0365°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,162 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 25, 2003 | 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake | M8.2 | 141 km | 27 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan | M7.6 | 69 km | 102 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M7.4 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 16 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 106 km | 46 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 128 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 121 km | 25 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 104 km | 56 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 125 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 149 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 66 km | 103 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 102 km | 121 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 147 km | 42 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 118 km | 187 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 92 km | 112 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 128 km | 34 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 131 km | 31 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 138 km | 21 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 | 298 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 33 | 107 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 141 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 100 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 128 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 142 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 106 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 127 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 57 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 64 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 85 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 95 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 137 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 137 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 144 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 160 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 182 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 184 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 194 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in |
Memuro-minami has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.2") and February the driest (1.6").