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Weather & Climate in Pippu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pippu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 33.6 sq mi (86.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8694°N, 142.4739°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
377 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 | 117 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 132 km | 107 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 144 km | 103 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 130 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 3 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 62 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 139 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 64 km | 17 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 144 km | 120 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 143 km | 105 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 131 km | 28 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 139 km | 235 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 125 km | 37 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 115 km | 115 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 37 km | 152 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 67 km | 162 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 135 km | 116 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 48 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.2 | 139 km | 106 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 30 km S of Obihiro, Japan | M5.2 | 148 km | 87 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 34 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 119 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 150 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 138 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 38 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 53 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 67 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 135 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 158 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 159 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 171 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 178 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 184 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 187 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) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in |
Pippu has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.9").