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Bifuka, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
4,609
Population
18/sq mi density
253 ft
Elevation
77 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
Bifuka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 15.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Area | 259.5 sq mi (672.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4753°N, 142.3431°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | — | 131 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 141 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (99 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 99 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 121 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 130 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 181 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in |
Bifuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 16°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.1").