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Weather & Climate in Numata, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Numata 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 157 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 | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 109.4 sq mi (283.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8031°N, 141.9389°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
377 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 148 km | 107 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 101 km | 239 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 142 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 44 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 40 km | 214 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 23 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 133 km | 105 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 128 km | 120 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 109 km | 235 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 116 km | 28 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 142 km | 115 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 110 km | 37 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 61 km | 152 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 109 km | 162 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 121 km | 116 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 47 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 70 km | 232 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan | M5.1 | 123 km | 178 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 65 km | 16 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 | — | 75 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 71 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 74 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 75 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 98 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 132 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 142 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 146 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 159 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 166 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 173 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 |
Numata 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").