Weather & Climate in Mikasa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mikasa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 116.8 sq mi (302.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2558°N, 141.8882°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
751 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 | 146 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 112 km | 107 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 144 km | 56 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 81 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 85 km | 187 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 125 km | 55 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 100 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 128 km | 109 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 130 km | 50 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 46 km | 17 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 35 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 145 km | 58 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 67 km | 120 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 74 km | 105 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 117 km | 111 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 55 km | 28 km |
| May 26, 2025 | 15 km W of Hiroo, Japan | M5.3 | 149 km | 65 km |
| Apr 19, 1992 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.3 | 140 km | 64 km |
| Apr 30, 2017 | 51 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.3 | 139 km | 58 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 123 km | 115 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 | - | 94 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 128 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 40 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 67 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 76 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 90 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 94 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 100 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 104 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 109 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 117 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 166 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 172 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.1 in |
Mikasa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and March the driest (2.2").