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Weather & Climate in Shihoro, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shihoro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1667°N, 143.2500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,003 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 | 39 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 46 km | 107 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 122 km | 32 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 138 km | 46 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 122 km | 25 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 138 km | 56 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 134 km | 42 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 131 km | 121 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 50 km | 103 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 77 km | 112 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 132 km | 42 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 102 km | 187 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 142 km | 21 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 149 km | 55 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 88 km | 55 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 98 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 150 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 89 km | 50 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 43 km | 109 km |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.8 | 132 km | 130 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 | 294 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
6 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 | 123 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 134 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 98 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 143 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 120 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 33 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 54 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 64 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 66 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 107 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 115 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 161 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 186 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 188 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in |
Shihoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.9").