Weather & Climate in Shimizu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shimizu 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. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 515 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 155.3 sq mi (402.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0061°N, 142.8847°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,045 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 | 73 km | 102 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M7.4 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 31 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 115 km | 46 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 143 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 110 km | 56 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 139 km | 29 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 77 km | 103 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 96 km | 121 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 104 km | 112 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 104 km | 187 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 142 km | 34 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 146 km | 31 km |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 65 km | 55 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 98 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 44 km | 109 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 68 km | 50 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 122 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.6 | 146 km | 33 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 | 124 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 104 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 122 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 143 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 47 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 49 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 73 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 101 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 128 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 142 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 150 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 152 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 170 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 175 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 182 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 194 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 |
Shimizu 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").