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Weather & Climate in Obihiro, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Obihiro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 144 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 239.1 sq mi (619.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9172°N, 143.2044°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,230 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 25, 2003 | 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake | M8.2 | 136 km | 27 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan | M7.6 | 58 km | 102 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M7.4 | 131 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 19 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 111 km | 46 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 115 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 109 km | 25 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 123 km | 29 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 111 km | 56 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 135 km | 42 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 115 km | 121 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 53 km | 103 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 123 km | 187 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 133 km | 42 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 79 km | 112 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 128 km | 31 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 127 km | 21 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 126 km | 34 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 | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 33 | 100 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 136 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 109 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 139 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 98 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 57 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 70 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 84 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 88 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 126 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 132 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 151 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 174 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 195 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in |
Obihiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.6").