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Weather & Climate in Shibecha, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shibecha has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.4°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 424.5 sq mi (1,099.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2784°N, 144.5631°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
981 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 | 71 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 132 km | 107 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 70 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 93 km | 25 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 44 km | 42 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia | M6.2 | 127 km | 76 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 65 km | 103 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 46 km | 42 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 65 km E of Nemuro, Japan | M6.1 | 147 km | 33 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan | M6.1 | 127 km | 43 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 46 km | 112 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 70 km | 161 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia | M6.0 | 140 km | 137 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 89 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 63 km | 55 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 112 km | 21 km |
| Apr 26, 2001 | 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan | M6.0 | 112 km | 86 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 110 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jul 2, 2003 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.9 | 109 km | 24 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 94 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.9 | 125 km | 33 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 |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 215 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 58 mph | 278 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 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 | 138 km |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 101 km |
| 1894 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 42 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 149 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 120 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 54 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 132 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 113 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 94 km |
| 1893 | NEMURO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mashu (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 33 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 39 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 46 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 99 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 107 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 122 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 125 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 144 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 153 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 181 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Shibecha has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.6").