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Weather & Climate in Takikawa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takikawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 65.7 sq mi (170.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5528°N, 141.9064°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
470 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 | 147 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 130 km | 107 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 122 km | 239 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 114 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 60 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 67 km | 214 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 143 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 18 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 106 km | 105 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 100 km | 120 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 128 km | 235 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 88 km | 28 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 143 km | 111 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 114 km | 162 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 82 km | 37 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 131 km | 115 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 57 km | 152 km |
| Aug 14, 2015 | 30 km S of Obihiro, Japan | M5.2 | 145 km | 87 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 94 km | 116 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 | — | 78 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 50 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 65 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 77 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 92 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 105 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 120 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 126 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 133 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 142 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 171 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in |
Takikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.1").