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Weather & Climate in Toppushi, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Toppushi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The area receives 8.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.9°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 238.7 sq mi (618.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0891°N, 143.8070°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
307 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 | 88 km | 102 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 118 km | 103 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 126 km | 112 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 102 km | 161 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 109 km | 187 km |
| Nov 30, 1995 | 30 km NW of Otrada, Russia | M6.0 | 146 km | 137 km |
| Jul 1, 2007 | 32 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.8 | 88 km | 130 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 150 km | 109 km |
| Oct 25, 1991 | 36 km N of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 98 km | 98 km |
| Mar 11, 2005 | 27 km ENE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.5 | 132 km | 54 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 112 km | 152 km |
| Jun 15, 1997 | 25 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.3 | 116 km | 97 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 118 km | 115 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 55 km | 162 km |
| Jan 8, 2015 | 21 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.3 | 96 km | 132 km |
| Sep 15, 1995 | 48 km WNW of Kushiro, Japan | M5.2 | 114 km | 106 km |
| May 5, 1994 | 32 km W of Nemuro, Japan | M5.2 | 142 km | 77 km |
| Apr 10, 2006 | 30 km W of Shibetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 88 km | 120 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 135 km | 16 km |
| May 21, 2013 | 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan | M5.1 | 139 km | 273 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 67 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 33 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kussharo (73 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 73 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 80 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 83 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 90 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 97 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 108 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 117 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 139 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 154 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in |
Toppushi has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 18°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.6").