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Weather & Climate in Minamishibetsuchō, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Minamishibetsuchō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 15°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 42.9 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 440 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 623.5 sq mi (1,614.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1540°N, 142.3731°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
261 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 | 142 km | 102 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 108 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 30 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 46 km | 214 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 75 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 118 km | 235 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 86 km | 162 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 69 km | 152 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 145 km | 115 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 8 km | 33 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan | M5.1 | 100 km | 178 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 29 km | 16 km |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 115 km | 273 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 24 km | 232 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 35 km E of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.0 | 78 km | 161 km |
| Jul 20, 1993 | 33 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.0 | 32 km | 18 km |
| Apr 29, 1994 | 29 km W of Otofuke, Japan | M5.0 | 138 km | 126 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 16 km NNE of T?betsu, Japan | M5.0 | 108 km | 168 km |
| Oct 4, 1994 | 29 km E of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 142 km | 33 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 | — | 117 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 139 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 67 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 86 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 97 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 157 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 175 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 182 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 187 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 194 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Minamishibetsuchō has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.0").