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Aibetsu, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,992
Population
38/sq mi density
686 ft
Elevation
209 meters
41°F
Avg Temperature
5°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
Aibetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 79.1 sq mi (204.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9066°N, 142.5775°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 127 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 129 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 35 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 55 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 65 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 129 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 152 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 164 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 167 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 187 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 193 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in |
Aibetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 15°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.9").