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Weather & Climate in Takasu, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takasu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 387 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 59.3 sq mi (153.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8434°N, 142.3545°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
384 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 | 124 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 133 km | 107 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 150 km | 103 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 123 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 11 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 56 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 141 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 54 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 139 km | 105 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 138 km | 120 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 132 km | 235 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 125 km | 28 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 120 km | 37 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 38 km | 152 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 76 km | 162 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 119 km | 115 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 130 km | 116 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 48 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.2 | 145 km | 106 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 30 km S of Obihiro, Japan | M5.2 | 149 km | 87 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 34 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 109 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 45 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 54 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 72 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 143 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 151 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 168 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 169 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 174 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 179 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 180 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in |
Takasu has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.9").