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Akkeshi, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
8,922
Population
31/sq mi density
187 ft
Elevation
57 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
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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Area | 285.4 sq mi (739.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0356°N, 144.8525°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").