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Weather & Climate in Shizunai-furukawachō, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shizunai-furukawachō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 1,022.1 sq mi (2,647.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3339°N, 142.3669°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,391 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 25, 2003 | 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake | M8.2 | 140 km | 27 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M7.4 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 77 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 53 km | 46 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 106 km | 29 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.4 | 143 km | 38 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 34 km | 56 km |
| Jan 24, 2018 | 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.3 | 137 km | 31 km |
| Aug 24, 1992 | 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan | M6.2 | 146 km | 121 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 44 km | 121 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 143 km | 103 km |
| Jul 12, 1992 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.2 | 101 km | 64 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 90 km | 42 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 132 km | 41 km |
| Oct 14, 2002 | 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 129 km | 61 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 109 km | 34 km |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 138 km | 37 km |
| Feb 20, 1997 | 61 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 61 km | 33 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 115 km | 31 km |
| May 23, 2012 | 72 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M5.9 | 114 km | 46 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (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 | 219 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 259 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 142 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 33 | 124 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 140 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 20 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 149 km |
| 1943 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 148 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 97 km |
| 1971 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 140 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 127 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 124 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 127 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 125 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 90 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 101 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 115 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 123 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 128 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 132 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 139 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 142 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 152 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 153 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 156 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in |
Shizunai-furukawachō has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (1.6").