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Weather & Climate in Tsukigata, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsukigata has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 58.1 sq mi (150.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 64/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3353°N, 141.6694°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
521 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 132 km | 107 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 135 km | 239 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 92 km | 121 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 90 km | 187 km |
| Jan 12, 2021 | 84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan | M5.9 | 142 km | 214 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 144 km | 55 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 91 km | 214 km |
| Jun 10, 2004 | 49 km E of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.8 | 148 km | 50 km |
| Jun 12, 1991 | 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan | M5.8 | 148 km | 109 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 36 km | 17 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 88 km | 105 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 77 km | 120 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 68 km | 28 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 140 km | 235 km |
| Apr 27, 2019 | 39 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.4 | 136 km | 111 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 142 km | 115 km |
| Dec 9, 1998 | 50 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.3 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 62 km | 37 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 80 km | 152 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 | — | 75 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 143 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 22 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 76 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 83 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 90 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 97 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 102 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 103 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 110 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 111 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 163 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 175 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 190 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.8 in |
Tsukigata has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.0") and March the driest (2.4").