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Biei, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
10,374
Population
40/sq mi density
781 ft
Elevation
238 meters
42°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
Biei has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 261.3 sq mi (676.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5844°N, 142.4597°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 | — | 120 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 26 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 33 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 50 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 127 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 133 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 158 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 158 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 161 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 166 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 169 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 175 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 | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in |
Biei has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.8").