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Weather & Climate in Shimo-furano, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shimo-furano has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°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 39.4 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 558 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Area | 225.0 sq mi (582.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 115/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3500°N, 142.3833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
750 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 | 106 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 87 km | 107 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 145 km | 56 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 123 km | 103 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 100 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 61 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 101 km | 214 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 112 km | 55 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 116 km | 50 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 99 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 62 km | 17 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 35 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 145 km | 58 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 88 km | 120 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 85 km | 105 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 75 km | 28 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 106 km | 111 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 40 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.3 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 70 km | 37 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 60 km SSE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.3 | 139 km | 56 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 133 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 26 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 52 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 53 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 110 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 132 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 138 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 140 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 150 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 154 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 168 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 178 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 199 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Shimo-furano has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.7").