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Abashiri, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
35,759
Population
197/sq mi density
13 ft
Elevation
4 meters
43°F
Avg Temperature
6°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Abashiri has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.7°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 181.9 sq mi (471.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0213°N, 144.2697°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 47 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 34 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kussharo (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 47 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 55 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 72 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 74 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 101 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 117 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 120 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 120 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 144 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 162 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in |
Abashiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 19°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (1.5").