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Akaigawa, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,165
Population
11/sq mi density
449 ft
Elevation
137 meters
44°F
Avg Temperature
7°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
Akaigawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 449 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 108.1 sq mi (280.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0833°N, 140.8172°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 134 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 113 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 81 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 146 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 53 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 50 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niseko (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 27 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 29 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 60 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 64 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 72 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 114 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 145 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 156 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 177 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 6.0 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 6.3 in |
Akaigawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 21°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and May the driest (2.7").