Ebetsu, Japan
Full City Profile
119,819
Population
1,656/sq mi density
39 ft
Elevation
12 meters
45°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
Ebetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 72.4 sq mi (187.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,656/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1081°N, 141.5506°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 136 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 89 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 125 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 25 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 49 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 68 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 76 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 77 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 85 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 98 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 122 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 125 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 136 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 148 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.3 in |
Ebetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 20°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (2.4").