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Asahikawa, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
333,530
Population
1,155/sq mi density
397 ft
Elevation
121 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
Asahikawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 13.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 288.7 sq mi (747.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7706°N, 142.3649°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | — | 110 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 41 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 47 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 66 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 140 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 144 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 164 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 167 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 170 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 173 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 178 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.2 in |
Asahikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (1.8").