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Weather & Climate in Sarubetsu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarubetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 247.0 sq mi (639.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 104/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8724°N, 143.3376°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,313 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 25, 2003 | 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake | M8.2 | 127 km | 27 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan | M7.6 | 56 km | 102 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M7.4 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 23 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 110 km | 46 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 104 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 97 km | 25 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 113 km | 56 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 117 km | 29 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 125 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 44 km | 103 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 124 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 133 km | 187 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 122 km | 42 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 69 km | 112 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 110 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 121 km | 31 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 120 km | 34 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 124 km | 33 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 | 274 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 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 | 91 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 127 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 113 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 112 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 132 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 146 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 88 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 66 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 79 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 81 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 96 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 121 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 126 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 161 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in |
Sarubetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.6").