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Weather & Climate in Otofuke, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Otofuke 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 210 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 | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Area | 179.9 sq mi (466.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 246/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9917°N, 143.2003°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,176 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 25, 2003 | 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake | M8.2 | 143 km | 27 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan | M7.6 | 53 km | 102 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M7.4 | 139 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 26 km | 107 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 118 km | 32 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 118 km | 46 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 114 km | 25 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 118 km | 56 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 131 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 136 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 52 km | 103 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 118 km | 121 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 |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 116 km | 187 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 149 km | 55 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 136 km | 31 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 131 km | 33 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 | 289 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 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 | 108 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 115 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 112 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 147 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 105 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 130 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 49 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 63 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 79 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 80 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 121 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 128 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 152 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 176 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 195 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 199 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 |
Otofuke 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").