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Weather & Climate in Taiki, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taiki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°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 42.9 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 753.2 sq mi (1,950.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5017°N, 143.2719°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,532 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 25, 2003 | 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake | M8.2 | 93 km | 27 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan | M7.6 | 95 km | 102 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M7.4 | 85 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 33 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 71 km | 46 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 108 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 91 km | 25 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 77 km | 29 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 79 km | 56 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 139 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 75 km | 103 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 112 km | 121 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 146 km | 42 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 136 km | 42 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 90 km | 112 km |
| Feb 17, 2007 | 115 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 82 km | 31 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 110 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 80 km | 34 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 103 km | 21 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 148 km | 55 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 | 272 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 266 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 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 | 62 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 93 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 84 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1943 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 145 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 121 km |
| 1971 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 124 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 93 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 62 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 104 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 113 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 115 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 134 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 155 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 156 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 159 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 173 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 190 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in |
Taiki has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.6").