Asahikawa weather in April
In April, Asahikawa sees average daytime highs of 10°C and overnight lows near 1°C, with 77 mm of precipitation across 13.6 wet days and about 13.2 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 7°C in the first days to 13°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in April, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 30 min at the start of April to 13 h 54 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Asahikawa's 2nd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Asahikawa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 10°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 1°
- 6th coldest
- Precipitation
- 77 mm
- 13.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 12 min
- 4:55 AM – 6:07 PM
- Cloud cover
- 64%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.96 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.1
- out of 10
Asahikawa is city in Hokkaido, Japan.
- Density
- 446/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1877
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 7°C in the first days to 13°C by the end.
A typical April day in Asahikawa reaches about 10°C in the afternoon and slips back to 1°C overnight — a 10°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 5°C and 16°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 8°C warmer than March and about 6°C cooler than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
| Avg low (°C) | -3 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | -3 |
| 2 | 6 | -2 |
| 3 | 7 | -2 |
| 4 | 7 | -2 |
| 5 | 7 | -2 |
| 6 | 8 | -2 |
| 7 | 8 | -1 |
| 8 | 8 | -1 |
| 9 | 8 | -1 |
| 10 | 9 | -1 |
| 11 | 9 | 0 |
| 12 | 9 | 0 |
| 13 | 9 | 0 |
| 14 | 10 | 0 |
| 15 | 10 | 0 |
| 16 | 10 | 1 |
| 17 | 11 | 1 |
| 18 | 11 | 1 |
| 19 | 11 | 1 |
| 20 | 11 | 2 |
| 21 | 12 | 2 |
| 22 | 12 | 2 |
| 23 | 12 | 2 |
| 24 | 12 | 2 |
| 25 | 13 | 3 |
| 26 | 13 | 3 |
| 27 | 13 | 3 |
| 28 | 13 | 3 |
| 29 | 14 | 4 |
| 30 | 14 | 4 |
How April really feels in Asahikawa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 25 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Asahikawa weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4° / -12° | 57 | 15 | 20.4 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -2° / -11° | 50 | 13 | 17.1 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 2° / -6° | 67 | 14.9 | 15.7 | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 10° / 1° | 77 | 13.6 | 5.8 | 13.2 | 2.1 |
| May | 16° / 7° | 91 | 13 | 0.4 | 14.5 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 20° / 12° | 90 | 12.4 | 0 | 15.2 | 5.8 |
| Jul | 24° / 16° | 147 | 14.4 | 0 | 14.9 | 6.0 |
| Aug | 24° / 17° | 171 | 15 | 0 | 13.8 | 5.9 |
| Sep | 20° / 12° | 143 | 14.4 | 0 | 12.3 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 14° / 5° | 115 | 15.6 | 1.2 | 10.8 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 6° / -2° | 107 | 18.4 | 12.3 | 9.5 | 0.5 |
| Dec | -1° / -9° | 83 | 17.3 | 21.7 | 8.8 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 23% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 60%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 40 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 |
| Cloudier (%) | 60 | 60 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 60 |
| 2 | 40 | 60 |
| 3 | 39 | 61 |
| 4 | 40 | 60 |
| 5 | 40 | 60 |
| 6 | 40 | 60 |
| 7 | 39 | 61 |
| 8 | 39 | 61 |
| 9 | 40 | 60 |
| 10 | 40 | 60 |
| 11 | 40 | 60 |
| 12 | 40 | 60 |
| 13 | 41 | 59 |
| 14 | 41 | 59 |
| 15 | 41 | 59 |
| 16 | 41 | 59 |
| 17 | 41 | 59 |
| 18 | 40 | 60 |
| 19 | 40 | 60 |
| 20 | 41 | 59 |
| 21 | 41 | 59 |
| 22 | 41 | 59 |
| 23 | 41 | 59 |
| 24 | 41 | 59 |
| 25 | 40 | 60 |
| 26 | 40 | 60 |
| 27 | 40 | 60 |
| 28 | 40 | 60 |
| 29 | 39 | 61 |
| 30 | 39 | 61 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Asahikawa gets around 77 mm of rain and snow over 13.6 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 46% and peaks near 46% on the wettest days, and about 6 days bring snow.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 |
| Snow chance (%) | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 35 |
| 2 | 46 | 33 |
| 3 | 46 | 32 |
| 4 | 46 | 30 |
| 5 | 46 | 29 |
| 6 | 46 | 28 |
| 7 | 46 | 26 |
| 8 | 46 | 25 |
| 9 | 46 | 24 |
| 10 | 46 | 23 |
| 11 | 46 | 22 |
| 12 | 46 | 21 |
| 13 | 46 | 20 |
| 14 | 46 | 20 |
| 15 | 46 | 19 |
| 16 | 46 | 18 |
| 17 | 46 | 18 |
| 18 | 46 | 17 |
| 19 | 46 | 16 |
| 20 | 46 | 16 |
| 21 | 45 | 15 |
| 22 | 45 | 14 |
| 23 | 45 | 13 |
| 24 | 45 | 13 |
| 25 | 45 | 12 |
| 26 | 45 | 11 |
| 27 | 45 | 10 |
| 28 | 45 | 9 |
| 29 | 45 | 8 |
| 30 | 45 | 7 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
Wind in April
Winds average 10 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 30 min at the start of April to 13 h 54 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 84 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:22 AM to 4:32 AM, and sunset from 5:49 PM to 6:24 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.7 | 13.7 | 13.8 | 13.8 | 13.9 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:22 | 5:20 | 5:18 | 5:16 | 5:14 | 5:12 | 5:11 | 5:09 | 5:07 | 5:05 | 5:03 | 5:02 | 5:00 | 4:58 | 4:56 | 4:55 | 4:53 | 4:51 | 4:49 | 4:48 | 4:46 | 4:44 | 4:43 | 4:41 | 4:40 | 4:38 | 4:36 | 4:35 | 4:33 | 4:32 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:24 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.5 | 5:22 | 5:49 |
| 2 | 12.5 | 5:20 | 5:50 |
| 3 | 12.6 | 5:18 | 5:51 |
| 4 | 12.6 | 5:16 | 5:52 |
| 5 | 12.7 | 5:14 | 5:54 |
| 6 | 12.7 | 5:12 | 5:55 |
| 7 | 12.8 | 5:11 | 5:56 |
| 8 | 12.8 | 5:09 | 5:57 |
| 9 | 12.9 | 5:07 | 5:58 |
| 10 | 12.9 | 5:05 | 6:00 |
| 11 | 13.0 | 5:03 | 6:01 |
| 12 | 13.0 | 5:02 | 6:02 |
| 13 | 13.1 | 5:00 | 6:03 |
| 14 | 13.1 | 4:58 | 6:05 |
| 15 | 13.2 | 4:56 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 13.2 | 4:55 | 6:07 |
| 17 | 13.3 | 4:53 | 6:08 |
| 18 | 13.3 | 4:51 | 6:09 |
| 19 | 13.4 | 4:49 | 6:11 |
| 20 | 13.4 | 4:48 | 6:12 |
| 21 | 13.4 | 4:46 | 6:13 |
| 22 | 13.5 | 4:44 | 6:14 |
| 23 | 13.5 | 4:43 | 6:15 |
| 24 | 13.6 | 4:41 | 6:17 |
| 25 | 13.6 | 4:40 | 6:18 |
| 26 | 13.7 | 4:38 | 6:19 |
| 27 | 13.7 | 4:36 | 6:20 |
| 28 | 13.8 | 4:35 | 6:22 |
| 29 | 13.8 | 4:33 | 6:23 |
| 30 | 13.9 | 4:32 | 6:24 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 4.96 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.53 kWh/m² to a high of 5.25 kWh/m² in May across the year — April's 4.96 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.2 | Bright |
Is April a good time to visit Asahikawa?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Asahikawa.
What to pack for Asahikawa in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Asahikawa sees daytime highs around 10°C and nights near 1°C. Pack a warm layer and rain gear. Worth having: sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Asahikawa in April
The nearest coast averages about 7°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 60 km away) is warmest in August at about 21°C and coldest in February near 5°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Aug 3 to Sep 20 — about 1.6 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | Bracing |
| Feb | 5 | Bracing |
| Mar | 5 | Bracing |
| Apr | 7 | Bracing |
| May | 10 | Bracing |
| Jun | 14 | Bracing |
| Jul | 18 | Cool |
| Aug | 21 | Refreshing |
| Sep | 21 | Refreshing |
| Oct | 17 | Cool |
| Nov | 13 | Bracing |
| Dec | 9 | Bracing |
UV index in Asahikawa in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Asahikawa peaks around August 16 at about 8 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Moderate |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | Very high |
| Jun | 7 | Very high |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Air quality in Asahikawa in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Asahikawa is worst in April — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (December, 7 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 8 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| Level | Good | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Good |
| Feb | 11 | Good |
| Mar | 16 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 15 | Moderate |
| Jun | 11 | Good |
| Jul | 11 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 8 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 9 | Good |
| Dec | 7 | Good |
Where is Asahikawa?
Asahikawa sits at 43.8°N, 142.4°E, 121 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Fukagawa, 27 km away.
Topography around Asahikawa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Asahikawa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Asahikawa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 64 m around an average of 115 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 755 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,253 m.
The land around Asahikawa is covered by artificial surfaces (77%) within 3 km, trees (51%) and cropland (31%) within 16 km, and trees (81%) within 80 km.
Japan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 100 V · 50 / 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $35,951
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 3.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 446
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Asahikawa (43.7706°, 142.3649°, elevation 121 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).