Akkeshi, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Akkeshi is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 9,063. Elevation: 187 ft (57 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

9,063 Population 32/sq mi density
187 ft Elevation 57 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population9,063
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Population9,063
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Coordinates43.0356°, 144.8525°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,071 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.2 inches (21 cm)

About Akkeshi

Akkeshi is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 9,063. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet (57 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Akkeshi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 187 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below Japan avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation187 ft (57 m)
Area285.4 sq mi (739.3 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates43.0356°N, 144.8525°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Japan avg
Snowfall 8.2"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,123 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 28, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 99 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 146 km
Oct 8, 2003 39 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.7 49 km
Sep 29, 2003 58 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.5 76 km
Jan 18, 2005 40 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.3 10 km
Aug 31, 1994 36 km SSE of Yuzhno-Kurilsk, Russia M6.2 121 km
May 12, 1999 44 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.2 83 km
Nov 15, 1997 19 km NNW of Shibetsu, Japan M6.1 88 km
Jul 14, 1997 65 km E of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 126 km
Apr 11, 2004 38 km E of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 13 km
Jan 15, 1993 17 km W of Kushiro, Japan M6.1 56 km
Aug 24, 2002 50 km ESE of Nemuro, Japan M6.1 103 km
Apr 26, 2001 37 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 87 km
Sep 26, 2003 110 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 119 km
Nov 13, 2000 62 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 61 km
Feb 25, 2023 Hokkaido, Japan region M6.0 27 km
May 31, 2025 78 km S of Kushiro, Japan M6.0 90 km
Jun 21, 2025 82 km SE of Nemuro, Japan M6.0 127 km
Sep 26, 2003 94 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M5.9 99 km
Oct 8, 1997 123 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan M5.9 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Sonamu (2000).

Year Name Category Closest
2000 Sonamu Category 1 179 km
1996 Violet Category 1 243 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1952 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.5 m 33 128 km
1973 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 6.0 m - 79 km
1843 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.5 m 45 149 km
1894 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 4.0 m 1 111 km
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 77 km
1973 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.6 m - 129 km
1973 S. KURIL ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m - 143 km
2004 HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 22 km
1962 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 121 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 79 km
1961 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 63 km
1893 NEMURO, JAPAN Earthquake - - 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mashu (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 64 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 73 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 78 km
Tomariyama [Golovnin] Caldera 535 m (1,755 ft) 1848 104 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 125 km
Raususan [Mendeleev] Stratovolcano 882 m (2,894 ft) 1880 127 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 154 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 176 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 181 km
Chachadake [Tiatia] Stratovolcano 1,822 m (5,978 ft) 1981 185 km
Ruruidake [Smirnov] Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 2.1 in
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest, Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.2 in
May 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
July 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
August 65°F (19°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 6.4 in Wettest
October 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in

Akkeshi has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 23°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Akkeshi

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Akkeshi Shinryu Elementery School - - - -
厚岸中学校 - - - -
厚岸小学校 - - - -
Akkeshi Oota Elementery School - - - -
Akkeshi Oota Junior High School - - - -
厚岸翔洋高校グラウンド - - - -
真龍中学校 - - - -
床潭小学校 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Akkeshi

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Akkeshi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
厚岸町海事記念館
厚岸町郷土館

Libraries in Akkeshi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
本の森 厚岸情報館0.0

Hotels in Akkeshi

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ホテル五味

Restaurants in Akkeshi

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

コンキリエ
炙屋

Dentists in Akkeshi

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

うえだ歯科医院

Train Stations in Akkeshi

4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Akkeshi
Kami-Oboro
Monshizu
Oboro

Gas Stations in Akkeshi

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
Hokuren SS
JP #3474680994

Banks in Akkeshi

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

North Pacific Bank

Golf Courses in Akkeshi

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shin Kushiro Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Akkeshi

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kiyosato Choei Midori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Akkeshi

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
JASDF Kenebetsu Airfield-Medium Airport
Kushiro AirportKUHMedium Airport
Nakashibetsu AirportSHBMedium Airport
Bekanbe Airfield-Small Airport
Betsukai Flight Park-Small Airport
Yausubetsu Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Akkeshi

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
厚岸郵便局
尾幌郵便局
床潭郵便局
散布簡易郵便局
本厚岸郵便局
糸魚沢簡易郵便局
釧路太田郵便局
門静簡易郵便局

Churches & Religious Organizations in Akkeshi

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
保呂神社
厚岸真龍神社
厚岸神社
厚岸神社社務所
厳島神社
国泰寺
報国寺
寶龍寺
床潭神社
弁天神社
末広金比羅神社
東岸寺
正応寺
正念寺
正行寺
法華寺
糸魚沢神社
苫多神社
豊受神社
金比羅大権現
門静神社
馬頭観音堂
鹿島稲荷神社祭神御堂

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Akkeshi

What is the population of Akkeshi?

Akkeshi has a population of 9,063 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 285.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Akkeshi?

Akkeshi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches, with 8.2 inches of snow.

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