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Weather & Climate in Nakashibetsu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nakashibetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 294.6 sq mi (763.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5485°N, 144.9718°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
960 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 | 107 km | 102 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 105 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 131 km | 25 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 46 km S of Shikotan, Russia | M6.3 | 142 km | 59 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 68 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 109 km | 103 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia | M6.2 | 86 km | 76 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 30 km | 161 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan | M6.1 | 105 km | 43 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 71 km | 42 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 65 km E of Nemuro, Japan | M6.1 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 91 km | 112 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2001 | 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan | M6.0 | 92 km | 86 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 81 km | 55 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia | M6.0 | 96 km | 137 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 82 km SE of Nemuro, Japan | M6.0 | 137 km | 18 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 87 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.9 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2003 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.9 | 137 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (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 | 217 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 58 mph | 282 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 77 km |
| 1894 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 54 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 119 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 109 km |
| 1974 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 145 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 137 km |
| 1968 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 139 km |
| 1980 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 144 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 62 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 111 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 88 km |
| 1893 | NEMURO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mashu (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 33 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 45 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 54 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 67 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 78 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 80 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 136 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 157 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 171 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 185 km |
| Berutarubesan [Berutarube] | Stratovolcano | 1,221 m (4,006 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Nakashibetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.7").