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Weather & Climate in Moseushi, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Moseushi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 18.8 sq mi (48.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 143/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6878°N, 141.9592°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
428 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 | 137 km | 107 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 112 km | 239 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 129 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 48 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 53 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 149 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 18 km | 17 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 115 km | 120 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 120 km | 105 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 119 km | 235 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 103 km | 28 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 55 km | 152 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 134 km | 115 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 108 km | 162 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 97 km | 37 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 109 km | 116 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 57 km | 33 km |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 46 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.1 | 145 km | 57 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 | — | 78 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 66 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 72 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 91 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 121 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 133 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 139 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 148 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 156 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 169 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in |
Moseushi has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.2").