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Weather & Climate in Rikubetsu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rikubetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 860 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4710°N, 143.7458°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
781 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 | 20 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 94 km | 107 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 113 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 125 km | 25 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 108 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 49 km | 103 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 109 km | 161 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 108 km | 42 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 112 km | 187 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 64 km | 112 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 147 km | 21 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 126 km | 55 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 135 km | 55 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 83 km | 109 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 136 km | 50 km |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.8 | 82 km | 130 km |
| Nov 14, 2000 | 60 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.6 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 48 km SE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.6 | 123 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2020 | 69 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.6 | 110 km | 89 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 | 279 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
5 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 | 147 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 47 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 97 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 123 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 24 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 57 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 58 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 67 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 75 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 86 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 135 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 147 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in |
Rikubetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (2.0").