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Weather & Climate in Shimukappu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shimukappu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,306 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Area | 220.6 sq mi (571.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0000°N, 142.4167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
973 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 | 109 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 61 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 118 km | 46 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 106 km | 56 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 115 km | 103 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 67 km | 121 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 142 km | 112 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 99 km | 187 km |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 130 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 76 km | 55 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 137 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 78 km | 109 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 81 km | 50 km |
| Jan 11, 1995 | 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.6 | 119 km | 57 km |
| May 30, 2020 | 69 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.6 | 128 km | 89 km |
| Apr 11, 1990 | 55 km SSW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.6 | 143 km | 72 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 91 km | 17 km |
| Jun 25, 2008 | 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 118 km | 56 km |
| Jun 24, 2011 | 35 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 106 km | 58 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 95 km | 10 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 |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 69 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 145 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 94 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 51 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 68 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 82 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 91 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 117 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 132 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 136 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 138 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 144 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 168 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 176 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 177 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Shimukappu has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (2.0").