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Fukagawa, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
26,152 Population 128/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°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
Fukagawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area204.4 sq mi (529.4 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates43.7081°N, 142.0392°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.55"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 141 km
Feb 2, 2013 18 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M6.9 135 km
Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 114 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 132 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 41 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 53 km
Jun 12, 1991 17 km SE of Obihiro, Japan M5.8 146 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 25 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 122 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 118 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 129 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 106 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 122 km
Dec 22, 1997 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan M5.3 129 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 100 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 101 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 49 km
Jan 27, 2021 27 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.2 111 km
Feb 21, 1990 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 52 km
Jul 19, 2004 45 km SSW of Obihiro, Japan M5.1 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 84 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 108 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 69 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 61 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 66 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 86 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 125 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 140 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 145 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 153 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 162 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 163 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 19°F (-7°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 2.2 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 40°F (5°C) 2.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.7 in
July 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
August 69°F (20°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.0 in

Fukagawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.1").

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