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Weather & Climate in Shikaoi, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shikaoi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°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 43.1 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 669 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.3°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 199.2 sq mi (515.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1047°N, 142.9987°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,022 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 | 60 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 38 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 127 km | 46 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 138 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 134 km | 25 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 147 km | 29 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 124 km | 56 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 68 km | 103 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 110 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 97 km | 187 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 96 km | 112 km |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 77 km | 55 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 98 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 79 km | 50 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 44 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 119 km | 17 km |
| Jan 11, 1995 | 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.6 | 137 km | 57 km |
| Sep 28, 2003 | 48 km SE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.6 | 150 km | 33 km |
| May 30, 2020 | 69 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.6 | 96 km | 89 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 127 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 118 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 119 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 125 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 148 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 35 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 43 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 63 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 88 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 129 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 137 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 140 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 165 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 181 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 187 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in |
Shikaoi has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.7").