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Weather & Climate in Motomachi, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Motomachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 169.3 sq mi (438.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8263°N, 144.0964°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
502 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 | 67 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 143 km | 107 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 137 km | 32 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 116 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 91 km | 103 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 74 km | 161 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 117 km | 42 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 130 km | 187 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 94 km | 112 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia | M6.0 | 132 km | 137 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 134 km | 55 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 131 km | 109 km |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.8 | 54 km | 130 km |
| Apr 11, 1990 | 55 km SSW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.6 | 143 km | 72 km |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 48 km SE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.6 | 143 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 12 km ENE of Nemuro, Japan | M5.5 | 142 km | 83 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 27 km ENE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 95 km | 54 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 30 km SE of Akkeshi, Japan | M5.5 | 138 km | 50 km |
| Jan 30, 1990 | 36 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan | M5.5 | 143 km | 41 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 62 km | 98 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 | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 30 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 53 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kussharo (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 36 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 47 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 50 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 92 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 97 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 101 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 113 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 122 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 132 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in |
Motomachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.8").