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Weather & Climate in Sarabetsu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarabetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 620 ft (189 m) |
| Area | 68.3 sq mi (176.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6560°N, 143.1871°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,379 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 25, 2003 | 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake | M8.2 | 111 km | 27 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan | M7.6 | 83 km | 102 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M7.4 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 15 km | 107 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 113 km | 32 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 83 km | 46 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 100 km | 25 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 87 km | 56 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 95 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 141 km | 42 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 106 km | 121 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 67 km | 103 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 88 km | 112 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 149 km | 187 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 138 km | 42 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 131 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 115 km | 21 km |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 98 km | 34 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 101 km | 31 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (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 | 282 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 277 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 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 | 78 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 111 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 88 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 135 km |
| 1971 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 142 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 112 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 77 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 86 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 94 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 105 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 115 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 147 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 148 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 151 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 167 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 191 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 193 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in |
Sarabetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.6").