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Weather & Climate in Rausu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rausu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1,137.8 sq mi (2,946.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0181°N, 145.1920°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
838 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 | 145 km | 102 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 122 km | 42 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 46 km S of Shikotan, Russia | M6.3 | 142 km | 59 km |
| Feb 1, 1996 | 93 km NNE of Otrada, Russia | M6.2 | 126 km | 170 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia | M6.2 | 74 km | 76 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan | M6.1 | 126 km | 43 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 142 km | 112 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 27 km | 161 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 65 km E of Nemuro, Japan | M6.1 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 126 km | 42 km |
| Jan 12, 1995 | 38 km NE of Shikotan, Russia | M6.0 | 147 km | 35 km |
| Apr 26, 2001 | 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan | M6.0 | 118 km | 86 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia | M6.0 | 45 km | 137 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 133 km | 55 km |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.8 | 54 km | 130 km |
| Jan 20, 1998 | 17 km E of Shikotan, Russia | M5.7 | 143 km | 55 km |
| Apr 13, 2001 | 69 km SSW of Nemuro, Japan | M5.6 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 1992 | 67 km S of Shikotan, Russia | M5.6 | 143 km | 53 km |
| Oct 22, 1997 | 77 km NNE of Otrada, Russia | M5.6 | 112 km | 154 km |
| Sep 26, 2024 | 30 km SE of Akkeshi, Japan | M5.5 | 133 km | 50 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 | 213 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 85 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 126 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 93 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 145 km |
| 1968 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 130 km |
| 1980 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 137 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 113 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shiretoko-Iozan (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 13 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 32 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 44 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 71 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 76 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 92 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 118 km |
| Berutarubesan [Berutarube] | Stratovolcano | 1,221 m (4,006 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri] | Stratovolcano | 1,206 m (3,957 ft) | 1932 | 177 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 186 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 192 km |
| Nishihitokappuyama [Bogatyr Ridge] | Stratovolcano | 1,634 m (5,361 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in |
Rausu has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 18°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.9").