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Fukaura, Japan

Aomori · Japan

Fukaura is a small city in Aomori, Japan with a population of 7,903. Elevation: 272 ft (83 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

4.0 /5.0
A Great
7,903 Population 42/sq mi density
272 ft Elevation 83 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
59.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone
$25,400 Median Income
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$25,400 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,000 home value, $310/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population7,903
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density42/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$25,400
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$62,000
Rent$310
Housing Units3,161

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Population7,903
Population Density42 / sq mi
Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Coordinates40.6413°, 139.9320°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceAomori
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation59.3 inches (1,506 mm)
Annual Snowfall16.4 inches (42 cm)
Median Household Income$25,400
Median Age51.4 years

About Fukaura

Fukaura is a small city in Japan (Aomori) with a population of 7,903. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet (83 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Fukaura has a population of 7,903 with a density of 42 people per square mile, spread across 188.8 square miles. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,903
Total Population
42
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above Japan avg
188.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Fukaura vs Japan Average

The median household income in Fukaura is $25,400, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 253 business establishments.

Income: Fukaura vs Japan

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$25,400
66% below Japan avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Japan avg
Establishments (County)253

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Fukaura is $62,000, 78% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $310 (73% below the national average of $1,163). There are 3,161 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$62,000
78% below Japan avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$310
73% below Japan avg

Ownership & Property

Housing Units3,161

Property Tax

Climate in Fukaura

Fukaura has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1432 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 95.3
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 63.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 76.4
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 82.8
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 116.7
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 83.6
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 187.1
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 178.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 141.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 138.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 131.2
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 137.6
Fukaura experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 272 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.0°F
7% below Japan avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation272 ft (83 m)
Area188.8 sq mi (488.9 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates40.6413°N, 139.9320°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above Japan avg
Snowfall 16.4"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

327 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 14, 2025.

Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 150 km
Mar 11, 2011 88 km WNW of Noshiro, Japan M6.2 76 km
Sep 3, 1998 19 km W of Shizukuishi, Japan M5.9 125 km
Mar 11, 2011 18 km E of Misawa, Japan M5.8 141 km
Jul 26, 1999 26 km ENE of Misawa, Japan M5.7 148 km
Jun 4, 2008 135 km WSW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.7 124 km
Nov 23, 1997 97 km W of Tenn?, Japan M5.6 120 km
Jul 9, 2015 15 km S of Hachinohe, Japan M5.5 133 km
Aug 15, 2019 19 km NW of Misawa, Japan M5.4 113 km
Aug 24, 2009 34 km NW of Shimokizukuri, Japan M5.3 43 km
Jul 12, 1993 109 km W of Kamiiso, Japan M5.2 146 km
Jul 22, 2022 10 km SSW of Misawa, Japan M5.2 118 km
Dec 1, 1997 99 km W of Tenn?, Japan M5.1 122 km
May 6, 2018 6 km WSW of Morioka, Japan M5.1 145 km
Feb 28, 2010 5 km NW of ?magari, Japan M5.1 136 km
Apr 18, 2011 8 km NW of ?date, Japan M5.0 58 km
Sep 11, 2022 45 km NNW of Shimokizukuri, Japan M5.0 64 km
Nov 30, 1996 102 km W of Kamiiso, Japan M5.0 132 km
Apr 1, 2011 16 km NW of Takanosu, Japan M5.0 44 km
May 4, 2011 15 km NW of Misawa, Japan M5.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 125 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 299 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 146 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1741 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 90.0 m 2,000 107 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 14.9 m 104 73 km
1793 W. OFF AOMORI Earthquake 1.8 m 12 23 km
1939 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.2 m 27 70 km
1983 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 105 km
1810 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 57 83 km
1983 NOSHIRO, JAPAN Earthquake 0.6 m - 94 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m - 88 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 150 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 91 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake - - 83 km
1766 SANRIKU Earthquake - 1,700 71 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake - 117 139 km
1341 JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE Earthquake - 2,600 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwakisan (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 31 km
Megata Maar(s) 291 m (955 ft) -2050 79 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 80 km
Towada Caldera 1,011 m (3,317 ft) 915 81 km
Akita-Yakeyama Stratovolcano 1,366 m (4,482 ft) 1997 103 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 108 km
Hachimantai Stratovolcano 1,613 m (5,292 ft) -5350 109 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 122 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 123 km
Iwatesan Complex 2,038 m (6,686 ft) 1919 126 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 166 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 170 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.2 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 66°F (19°C) 7.1 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 5.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 5.6 in
December 35°F (2°C) 5.3 in

Fukaura has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.4").

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Schools in Fukaura

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
深浦町立深浦小学校 - - - -
青森県立木造高等学校深浦校舎 - - - -
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Radio Stations near Fukaura

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Fukaura

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
白神十二湖 エコ・ミュージアム
風待ち舘

Hotels in Fukaura

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

アオーネ白神
深浦観光ホテル

Restaurants in Fukaura

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

アカショウビン
ラーメン101
王池 お休み処

Train Stations in Fukaura

13 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fukaura
Henashi
Jūniko
Kasose
Matsukami
Mutsu-Iwasaki
Mutsu-Sawabe
Oirase
Ōmagoshi
Shirakamidaketozanguchi
Todoroki
WeSPa-Tsubakiyama
Yokoiso

Gas Stations in Fukaura

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS

Ski Resorts Near Fukaura

8 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Ani Ski Resort (Mt. Moriyoshi) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Ani Yuguchinai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakushiyama Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Fujisato Choei Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Owani Onsen Ski Resort International Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Iwakisan Hyakuzawa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Aomori Spring Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kase Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Fukaura

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Odate Noshiro AirportONJMedium Airport
Hirosaki Fifteen Club Airstrip-Small Airport
Tashiro Nanohana Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Fukaura

8 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Fukaura Post Office
Henashi Summary Post Office
Iwasaki Post Office
Kasose Summary Post Office
Kurosaki Summary Post Office
Matsukami Summary Post Office
Oirase Summary Post Office
Todoroki Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Fukaura

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
延命地蔵堂
日暮神社

Explore Near Fukaura

Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fukaura

What is the population of Fukaura?

Fukaura has a population of 7,903 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 42 people per square mile, spread across 188.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 51.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Fukaura expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,400, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $62,000 (78% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $310 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Fukaura?

Fukaura has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.3 inches, with 16.4 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Fukaura?

Fukaura has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 253 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Fukaura?

The median home value in Fukaura is $62,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $310.

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