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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. 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 155.3 sq mi (402.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 63/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0061°N, 142.8847°W |
| 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").