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Weather & Climate in Naka-furano, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Naka-furano has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°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 39.4 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 581 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 58.6 sq mi (151.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4028°N, 142.4225°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
694 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 | 103 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 89 km | 107 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 106 km | 121 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 122 km | 103 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 149 km | 112 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 55 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 97 km | 214 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 117 km | 55 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 100 km | 109 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 120 km | 50 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 62 km | 17 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 92 km | 105 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 95 km | 120 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 110 km | 111 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 81 km | 28 km |
| Apr 19, 1992 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.3 | 133 km | 64 km |
| Dec 9, 1998 | 50 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.3 | 117 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 60 km SSE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.3 | 142 km | 56 km |
| May 26, 2025 | 15 km W of Hiroo, Japan | M5.3 | 138 km | 65 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 | — | 123 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 139 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 21 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 45 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 49 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 116 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 129 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 144 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 146 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 155 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 160 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 163 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Naka-furano has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.7").