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Esashi, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
8,578 Population 8/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 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
Esashi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 15.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area1,094.6 sq mi (2,835.0 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates44.9353°N, 142.5847°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.9"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 15.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

307 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 26, 2025.

Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 129 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 116 km
Jun 16, 1992 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan M6.0 89 km
Jul 2, 2022 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia M5.9 117 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 107 km
Aug 20, 1990 42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia M5.7 141 km
Mar 10, 1995 78 km SE of Korsakov, Russia M5.7 149 km
Feb 9, 1993 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.6 100 km
Jun 23, 2023 94 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan M5.6 106 km
Feb 9, 2002 61 km S of Korsakov, Russia M5.5 128 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 138 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 143 km
Jan 24, 1993 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.3 98 km
Apr 23, 2017 37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia M5.2 141 km
Aug 19, 2011 76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 106 km
Sep 22, 2012 39 km S of Shebunino, Russia M5.1 137 km
Nov 25, 2013 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan M5.1 124 km
Feb 21, 1990 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 91 km
Nov 10, 1990 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 72 km
Jul 5, 2024 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 139 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (143 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 143 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 169 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 2.9 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 2.4 in
April 38°F (4°C) 2.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
August 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
September 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.2 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 3.4 in

Esashi has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (2.1").

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