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Ashibetsu, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
19,108
Population
57/sq mi density
364 ft
Elevation
111 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
Ashibetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 14.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 334.0 sq mi (865.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5097°N, 142.1856°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 | — | 101 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 42 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 57 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 69 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 112 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 135 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 141 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 143 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 148 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 153 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 181 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 25°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) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in |
Ashibetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (2.0").