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Weather & Climate in Tsurui, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tsurui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 424.5 sq mi (1,099.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2497°N, 144.2965°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,011 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 | 49 km | 102 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 112 km | 107 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.7 | 71 km | 32 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 89 km | 25 km |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.3 | 57 km | 42 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 45 km | 103 km |
| Aug 31, 1994 | 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia | M6.2 | 148 km | 76 km |
| Aug 24, 2002 | 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan | M6.1 | 149 km | 43 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 32 km | 112 km |
| Nov 15, 1997 | 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan | M6.1 | 86 km | 161 km |
| Apr 11, 2004 | 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 57 km | 42 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 110 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 142 km | 33 km |
| Apr 26, 2001 | 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan | M6.0 | 133 km | 86 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 110 km | 21 km |
| Nov 13, 2000 | 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M6.0 | 75 km | 55 km |
| Oct 8, 2003 | 87 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.9 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 94 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan | M5.9 | 125 km | 33 km |
| Aug 25, 2012 | 45 km ENE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.9 | 146 km | 55 km |
| Jul 2, 2003 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.9 | 112 km | 24 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 228 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 58 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 33 | 128 km |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 39 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 118 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 72 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 121 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 113 km |
| 1893 | NEMURO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 27 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 42 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 42 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 104 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 118 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 120 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 125 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 132 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 141 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 199 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in |
Tsurui has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.8").