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Fukaura, Japan
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4.0
/5.0
A
Great
7,903
Population
42/sq mi density
272 ft
Elevation
83 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
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
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. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Area | 188.8 sq mi (488.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6413°N, 139.9320°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").