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Weather & Climate in Sapporo, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sapporo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 432.9 sq mi (1,121.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,559/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0667°N, 141.3500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
608 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 146 km | 107 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 148 km | 56 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan | M6.2 | 134 km | 121 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 75 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 129 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 126 km | 214 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan | M5.9 | 131 km | 214 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 147 km | 55 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 73 km | 17 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 62 km | 120 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 80 km | 105 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 35 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 150 km | 58 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 138 km | 111 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 59 km | 28 km |
| Dec 9, 1998 | 50 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.3 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 55 km | 37 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 116 km | 152 km |
| Feb 11, 1998 | 37 km S of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.2 | 143 km | 75 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 64 km | 116 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 |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 69 mph | 285 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 124 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 86 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 131 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 26 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 42 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 51 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 60 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 66 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 72 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 115 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 125 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 139 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 141 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 142 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in |
Sapporo has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (2.7").