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Weather & Climate in Nakagawa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nakagawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Area | 229.6 sq mi (594.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8145°N, 142.0782°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
266 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 87 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 107 km | 187 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M6.0 | 100 km | 317 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 77 km | 214 km |
| Jul 2, 2022 | 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia | M5.9 | 123 km | 309 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 100 km | 307 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 132 km | 17 km |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 94 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 138 km | 314 km |
| Feb 9, 2002 | 61 km S of Korsakov, Russia | M5.5 | 150 km | 349 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 96 km | 235 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 146 km | 152 km |
| Jan 24, 1993 | 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 106 km | 306 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan | M5.1 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 53 km | 232 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 70 km | 273 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 50 km | 16 km |
| Sep 22, 2012 | 39 km S of Shebunino, Russia | M5.1 | 141 km | 319 km |
| Aug 19, 2011 | 76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 123 km | 308 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | — | 142 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 142 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 163 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 4.3 in |
Nakagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.3").