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Weather & Climate in Shintoku, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shintoku 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 597 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 | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Area | 410.8 sq mi (1,063.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0747°N, 142.8347°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,000 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 | 74 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 40 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 123 km | 46 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 144 km | 25 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 148 km | 29 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 117 km | 56 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 81 km | 103 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 98 km | 121 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 109 km | 112 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 95 km | 187 km |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 135 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 73 km | 55 km |
| Sep 26, 1995 | 98 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 146 km | 214 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 76 km | 50 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 51 km | 109 km |
| Jan 11, 1995 | 45 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.6 | 130 km | 57 km |
| Apr 11, 1990 | 55 km SSW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.6 | 116 km | 72 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 110 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 132 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 109 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 132 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 131 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 40 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 41 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 66 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 102 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 126 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 | 151 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 167 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 173 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 178 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 197 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 |
Shintoku 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").