Shibetsu weather in July
In July, Shibetsu sees average daytime highs of 18°C and overnight lows near 13°C, with 115 mm of rain across 11.1 wet days and about 14.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 17°C in the first days to 20°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in July, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 15 h 12 min at the start of July to 14 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, July is Shibetsu's 12th-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Shibetsu's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 18°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 13°
- 11th coldest
- Rainfall
- 115 mm
- 11.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 15 hours
- 3:57 AM – 6:54 PM
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- 12th clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.74 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.5
- out of 10
Temperature in July
Highs climb over the month, from about 17°C in the first days to 20°C by the end.
A typical July day in Shibetsu reaches about 18°C in the afternoon and slips back to 13°C overnight — a 5°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 14°C and 23°C. Set against its neighbours, July runs about 3°C warmer than June and about 2°C cooler than August.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| Avg low (°C) | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | 11 |
| 2 | 17 | 12 |
| 3 | 17 | 12 |
| 4 | 17 | 12 |
| 5 | 17 | 12 |
| 6 | 17 | 12 |
| 7 | 17 | 12 |
| 8 | 18 | 12 |
| 9 | 18 | 13 |
| 10 | 18 | 13 |
| 11 | 18 | 13 |
| 12 | 18 | 13 |
| 13 | 18 | 13 |
| 14 | 18 | 13 |
| 15 | 18 | 13 |
| 16 | 18 | 13 |
| 17 | 18 | 13 |
| 18 | 19 | 14 |
| 19 | 19 | 14 |
| 20 | 19 | 14 |
| 21 | 19 | 14 |
| 22 | 19 | 14 |
| 23 | 19 | 14 |
| 24 | 19 | 14 |
| 25 | 20 | 15 |
| 26 | 20 | 15 |
| 27 | 20 | 15 |
| 28 | 20 | 15 |
| 29 | 20 | 15 |
| 30 | 20 | 15 |
| 31 | 20 | 15 |
How July really feels in Shibetsu
Once humidity and wind are folded in, July averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
July sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Shibetsu weather by month
How July compares with the rest of the year at a glance. July is the 3rd-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -3° / -9° | 59 | 8.7 | 10.7 | 9.1 | 0.0 |
| Feb | -3° / -10° | 48 | 6.9 | 7.7 | 10.2 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 1° / -6° | 76 | 9.8 | 9 | 11.6 | 0.0 |
| Apr | 6° / -0° | 86 | 11.2 | 5 | 13.2 | 0.7 |
| May | 11° / 5° | 96 | 11.2 | 0.6 | 14.5 | 2.8 |
| Jun | 15° / 9° | 83 | 10.1 | 0 | 15.2 | 4.3 |
| Jul | 18° / 13° | 115 | 11.1 | 0 | 14.9 | 5.5 |
| Aug | 21° / 16° | 150 | 12.4 | 0 | 13.8 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 19° / 13° | 166 | 12.5 | 0 | 12.3 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 14° / 8° | 127 | 11.1 | 0.1 | 10.8 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 7° / 2° | 87 | 11.2 | 2.9 | 9.5 | 1.0 |
| Dec | 1° / -5° | 78 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 8.8 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in July
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 10% of the time in July, the cloudiest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 10% of July, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 79%.
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| Clearer (%) | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Cloudier (%) | 75 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 75 |
| 2 | 23 | 77 |
| 3 | 22 | 78 |
| 4 | 22 | 78 |
| 5 | 22 | 78 |
| 6 | 21 | 79 |
| 7 | 21 | 79 |
| 8 | 20 | 80 |
| 9 | 20 | 80 |
| 10 | 20 | 80 |
| 11 | 20 | 80 |
| 12 | 20 | 80 |
| 13 | 20 | 80 |
| 14 | 20 | 80 |
| 15 | 20 | 80 |
| 16 | 20 | 80 |
| 17 | 20 | 80 |
| 18 | 20 | 80 |
| 19 | 20 | 80 |
| 20 | 19 | 81 |
| 21 | 19 | 81 |
| 22 | 19 | 81 |
| 23 | 19 | 81 |
| 24 | 19 | 81 |
| 25 | 19 | 81 |
| 26 | 19 | 81 |
| 27 | 20 | 80 |
| 28 | 20 | 80 |
| 29 | 20 | 80 |
| 30 | 20 | 80 |
| 31 | 21 | 79 |
Chance of precipitation in July
Shibetsu gets around 115 mm of rain over 11.1 wet days in July. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 35% and peaks near 40% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 33 |
| 2 | 33 |
| 3 | 33 |
| 4 | 33 |
| 5 | 34 |
| 6 | 34 |
| 7 | 34 |
| 8 | 35 |
| 9 | 35 |
| 10 | 35 |
| 11 | 35 |
| 12 | 35 |
| 13 | 34 |
| 14 | 34 |
| 15 | 34 |
| 16 | 34 |
| 17 | 34 |
| 18 | 34 |
| 19 | 34 |
| 20 | 35 |
| 21 | 35 |
| 22 | 35 |
| 23 | 36 |
| 24 | 36 |
| 25 | 37 |
| 26 | 37 |
| 27 | 38 |
| 28 | 39 |
| 29 | 39 |
| 30 | 40 |
| 31 | 40 |
Humidity in July
Most of July feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, July lands in the dry band about 39% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 8% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 62 | 60 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 |
| Comfortable (%) | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 |
| Humid (%) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 25 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 60 | 31 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 3 | 58 | 32 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 4 | 56 | 33 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 5 | 55 | 33 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 6 | 52 | 34 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 7 | 51 | 34 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 8 | 49 | 35 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 9 | 48 | 35 | 15 | 2 | 0 |
| 10 | 46 | 35 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | 45 | 36 | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | 44 | 36 | 17 | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | 43 | 36 | 18 | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | 41 | 36 | 19 | 4 | 0 |
| 15 | 40 | 36 | 20 | 4 | 0 |
| 16 | 38 | 36 | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | 37 | 36 | 22 | 5 | 0 |
| 18 | 35 | 36 | 23 | 6 | 0 |
| 19 | 33 | 36 | 24 | 7 | 0 |
| 20 | 32 | 35 | 24 | 8 | 0 |
| 21 | 31 | 35 | 25 | 10 | 0 |
| 22 | 29 | 34 | 25 | 11 | 0 |
| 23 | 28 | 34 | 26 | 13 | 0 |
| 24 | 27 | 33 | 26 | 14 | 0 |
| 25 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 16 | 0 |
| 26 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 18 | 0 |
| 27 | 24 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 1 |
| 28 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 1 |
| 29 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 1 |
| 30 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 1 |
| 31 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 1 |
Wind in July
Winds average 11 km/h in July, the calmest month.
Across July, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| 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 | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | calm |
| 2 | 11 | calm |
| 3 | 11 | calm |
| 4 | 11 | calm |
| 5 | 11 | calm |
| 6 | 11 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in July
Daylight runs from about 15 h 12 min at the start of July to 14 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 42 minutes over July. Sunrise moves from 3:46 AM to 4:11 AM, and sunset from 6:59 PM to 6:40 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.2 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.1 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.9 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.8 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 3:46 | 3:47 | 3:47 | 3:48 | 3:48 | 3:49 | 3:50 | 3:50 | 3:51 | 3:52 | 3:53 | 3:53 | 3:54 | 3:55 | 3:56 | 3:57 | 3:57 | 3:58 | 3:59 | 4:00 | 4:01 | 4:02 | 4:03 | 4:04 | 4:05 | 4:06 | 4:07 | 4:08 | 4:09 | 4:10 | 4:11 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:55 | 6:54 | 6:54 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:50 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15.2 | 3:46 | 6:59 |
| 2 | 15.2 | 3:47 | 6:59 |
| 3 | 15.2 | 3:47 | 6:59 |
| 4 | 15.2 | 3:48 | 6:59 |
| 5 | 15.2 | 3:48 | 6:59 |
| 6 | 15.2 | 3:49 | 6:58 |
| 7 | 15.1 | 3:50 | 6:58 |
| 8 | 15.1 | 3:50 | 6:58 |
| 9 | 15.1 | 3:51 | 6:57 |
| 10 | 15.1 | 3:52 | 6:57 |
| 11 | 15.1 | 3:53 | 6:56 |
| 12 | 15.0 | 3:53 | 6:56 |
| 13 | 15.0 | 3:54 | 6:55 |
| 14 | 15.0 | 3:55 | 6:55 |
| 15 | 15.0 | 3:56 | 6:54 |
| 16 | 15.0 | 3:57 | 6:54 |
| 17 | 14.9 | 3:57 | 6:53 |
| 18 | 14.9 | 3:58 | 6:52 |
| 19 | 14.9 | 3:59 | 6:52 |
| 20 | 14.8 | 4:00 | 6:51 |
| 21 | 14.8 | 4:01 | 6:50 |
| 22 | 14.8 | 4:02 | 6:49 |
| 23 | 14.8 | 4:03 | 6:48 |
| 24 | 14.7 | 4:04 | 6:47 |
| 25 | 14.7 | 4:05 | 6:46 |
| 26 | 14.7 | 4:06 | 6:45 |
| 27 | 14.6 | 4:07 | 6:44 |
| 28 | 14.6 | 4:08 | 6:43 |
| 29 | 14.6 | 4:09 | 6:42 |
| 30 | 14.5 | 4:10 | 6:41 |
| 31 | 14.5 | 4:11 | 6:40 |
Solar energy in July
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in July, about 4.74 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.64 kWh/m² to a high of 5.21 kWh/m² in May across the year — July's 4.74 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| 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 | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.6 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Shibetsu
In July, Shibetsu sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Shibetsu sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is July a good time to visit Shibetsu?
Our two travel scores rate July for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
July is a reasonable time to visit Shibetsu for sightseeing.
What to pack for Shibetsu in July
From July's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In July, Shibetsu sees daytime highs around 18°C and nights near 13°C. Worth packing: rain gear and sun protection. About 11 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Shibetsu in July
The nearest coast averages about 13°C in July — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in September at about 17°C and coldest in February near -0°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 5 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Cool | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Bracing |
| Feb | 0 | Bracing |
| Mar | 0 | Bracing |
| Apr | 2 | Bracing |
| May | 5 | Bracing |
| Jun | 9 | Bracing |
| Jul | 13 | Bracing |
| Aug | 17 | Cool |
| Sep | 17 | Cool |
| Oct | 14 | Bracing |
| Nov | 10 | Bracing |
| Dec | 5 | Bracing |
UV index in Shibetsu in July
Clear-sky midday UV in July 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 Shibetsu peaks around August 17 at about 9 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 22 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 7 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Level | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | High | Very high | High | Moderate | Low | Low |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1 | Low |
| Feb | 2 | Low |
| Mar | 3 | Moderate |
| Apr | 5 | Moderate |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 7 | High |
| Jul | 6 | High |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 6 | High |
| Oct | 4 | Moderate |
| Nov | 2 | Low |
| Dec | 1 | Low |
Where is Shibetsu?
Shibetsu sits at 43.7°N, 145.1°E, 2 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Nakashibetsu, 18 km away.
Topography around Shibetsu
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Shibetsu.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Shibetsu has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 35 m around an average of 6 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 482 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,608 m.
The land around Shibetsu is covered by water (43%) and trees (31%) within 3 km, water (45%) and trees (27%) within 16 km, and water (55%) and trees (31%) 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 Shibetsu (43.659°, 145.132°, elevation 2 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. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). 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. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).