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Weather & Climate in Shosanbetsu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shosanbetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 107.9 sq mi (279.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5336°N, 141.7697°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
242 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.2.
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 55 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 91 km | 187 km |
| Jun 16, 1992 | 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan | M6.0 | 136 km | 317 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 43 km | 214 km |
| Feb 9, 1993 | 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.6 | 131 km | 307 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 98 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 65 km | 235 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 149 km | 162 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 128 km | 152 km |
| Jan 24, 1993 | 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 141 km | 306 km |
| Nov 25, 2013 | 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan | M5.1 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 36 km | 16 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 48 km | 232 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 108 km | 273 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2012 | 37 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 119 km | 315 km |
| Jul 31, 2021 | 16 km NNE of T?betsu, Japan | M5.0 | 132 km | 168 km |
| Oct 4, 1994 | 29 km E of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.0 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jul 20, 1993 | 33 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.0 | 32 km | 18 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 | — | 102 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 23 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 130 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 144 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.7 in |
Shosanbetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (2.2").