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Weather & Climate in Urakawa, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Urakawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.5 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 268.1 sq mi (694.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1556°N, 142.7836°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,625 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M8.2.
| Sep 25, 2003 | 2003 Tokachi-Oki Earthquake | M8.2 | 101 km | 27 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan | M7.6 | 147 km | 102 km |
| Sep 25, 2003 | 119 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M7.4 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan | M6.9 | 73 km | 107 km |
| Jan 14, 2016 | 52 km SE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.7 | 20 km | 46 km |
| Sep 29, 2003 | 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.5 | 135 km | 25 km |
| Jun 5, 2009 | 105 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 66 km | 29 km |
| Aug 13, 2001 | 87 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.4 | 130 km | 38 km |
| Nov 26, 1991 | 33 km SSE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.4 | 24 km | 56 km |
| Jan 24, 2018 | 99 km ENE of Misawa, Japan | M6.3 | 121 km | 31 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 84 km | 121 km |
| Jul 12, 1992 | 70 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.2 | 100 km | 64 km |
| May 12, 1999 | 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.2 | 130 km | 103 km |
| Aug 10, 2014 | 78 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 123 km | 41 km |
| Jun 8, 2015 | 74 km ENE of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 91 km | 42 km |
| Jan 15, 1993 | 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan | M6.1 | 146 km | 112 km |
| Oct 14, 2002 | 87 km E of Mutsu, Japan | M6.1 | 118 km | 61 km |
| Mar 25, 1993 | 108 km ESE of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M6.0 | 69 km | 34 km |
| Sep 26, 2003 | 110 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 149 km | 33 km |
| May 31, 2025 | 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan | M6.0 | 141 km | 21 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 69 mph | 217 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 58 mph | 295 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 253 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
13 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 | 88 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 101 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 35 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 138 km |
| 1943 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 115 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 73 km |
| 1971 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 103 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 109 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 84 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 138 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 92 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 85 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 130 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 139 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 139 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 141 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 142 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 166 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 168 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 169 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 170 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 174 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 178 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in |
Urakawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.5").