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Weather & Climate in Shibetsu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shibetsu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 435.4 sq mi (1,127.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 50/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6590°N, 145.1320°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
992 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 | 123 km | 102 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 121 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 148 km | 25 km |
| Jan 21, 1995 | 46 km S of Shikotan, Russia | M6.3 | 132 km | 59 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 82 km | 42 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia | M6.2 | 71 km | 76 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 126 km | 103 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 86 km | 42 km |
| Jul 14, 1997 | 65 km E of Nemuro, Japan | M6.1 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 109 km | 112 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 19 km | 161 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan | M6.1 | 100 km | 43 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 134 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2001 | 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan | M6.0 | 89 km | 86 km |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 82 km SE of Nemuro, Japan | M6.0 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 93 km | 55 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia | M6.0 | 79 km | 137 km |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 84 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan | M5.9 | 135 km | 19 km |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.8 | 32 km | 130 km |
| Aug 15, 2000 | 83 km S of Shikotan, Russia | M5.8 | 148 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 | 209 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 58 mph | 286 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1894 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 1 | 147 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 67 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 110 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 109 km |
| 1974 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 137 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 129 km |
| 1968 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 127 km |
| 1980 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 131 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 73 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 116 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 93 km |
| 1893 | NEMURO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tomariyama [Golovnin] (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 36 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 47 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 53 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 57 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 60 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 95 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 118 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Berutarubesan [Berutarube] | Stratovolcano | 1,221 m (4,006 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 172 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 183 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in |
Shibetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 24°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.7").