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Weather & Climate in Takinoue, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Takinoue has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 119.0 sq mi (308.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1889°N, 143.0753°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
269 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 | 111 km | 102 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 142 km | 103 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 58 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 102 km | 214 km |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.8 | 145 km | 130 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 123 km | 17 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 142 km | 98 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 79 km | 152 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 126 km | 115 km |
| Jun 15, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.3 | 149 km | 97 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 51 km | 162 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 48 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.2 | 138 km | 106 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 107 km | 273 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 63 km | 232 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Aug 10, 2022 | 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 30 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 145 km | 120 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan | M5.1 | 61 km | 178 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 75 km | 16 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 35 km E of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.0 | 47 km | 161 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 118 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 83 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (61 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 61 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 86 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 91 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 117 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 126 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 137 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 167 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 47°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in |
Takinoue has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 16°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.7").