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Weather & Climate in Ozora, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ozora has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 271 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 36.0 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 201.2 sq mi (521.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9130°N, 144.1685°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
461 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 | 78 km | 102 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 144 km | 32 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 121 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 102 km | 103 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia | M6.2 | 150 km | 76 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 135 km | 187 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 104 km | 112 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 69 km | 161 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 123 km | 42 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia | M6.0 | 123 km | 137 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 139 km | 55 km |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.8 | 53 km | 130 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 142 km | 109 km |
| Mar 30, 2007 | 13 km ENE of Otrada, Russia | M5.5 | 149 km | 100 km |
| Jan 30, 1990 | 36 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan | M5.5 | 145 km | 41 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 70 km | 98 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 30 km SE of Akkeshi, Japan | M5.5 | 142 km | 50 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 27 km ENE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 101 km | 54 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 12 km ENE of Nemuro, Japan | M5.5 | 140 km | 83 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 35 km NE of Nemuro, Japan | M5.4 | 146 km | 91 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 | 288 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 36 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 43 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kussharo (39 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 39 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 49 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 60 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 83 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 107 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 107 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 109 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 126 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 131 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in |
Ozora has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (1.6").