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Weather & Climate in Uryū, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Uryū has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 73.8 sq mi (191.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6394°N, 141.8878°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
440 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 | 137 km | 107 km |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan | M6.2 | 124 km | 121 km |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan | M6.2 | 113 km | 239 km |
| Oct 21, 2011 | 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan | M6.1 | 55 km | 187 km |
| Feb 19, 2003 | 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan | M5.9 | 57 km | 214 km |
| May 23, 1995 | Hokkaido, Japan region | M5.6 | 12 km | 17 km |
| Jul 8, 2014 | 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 18, 2007 | 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan | M5.5 | 109 km | 120 km |
| Feb 28, 2009 | 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan | M5.5 | 116 km | 105 km |
| Jan 22, 2013 | 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan | M5.4 | 120 km | 235 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.4 | 98 km | 28 km |
| Jul 1, 2017 | 22 km E of Chitose, Japan | M5.3 | 92 km | 37 km |
| Aug 15, 1990 | 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan | M5.3 | 114 km | 162 km |
| Dec 22, 1997 | 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan | M5.3 | 136 km | 115 km |
| Jun 20, 2021 | 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan | M5.3 | 59 km | 152 km |
| Jan 27, 2021 | 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan | M5.2 | 103 km | 116 km |
| Nov 10, 1990 | 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 84 km | 16 km |
| Feb 21, 1990 | 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 64 km | 33 km |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan | M5.1 | 89 km | 232 km |
| Aug 13, 2013 | 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan | M5.1 | 128 km | 178 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 74 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 69 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 78 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 95 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 114 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 126 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 131 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 141 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 149 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 4.4 in |
Uryū has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.1").