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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. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 116.8 sq mi (302.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 69/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2558°N, 141.8882°W |
| 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").