Fukushima, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Fukushima is a small town in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 4,390. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 4,390 |
| Population Density | 26 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4803°, 140.2527° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.0 inches (1,271 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.5 inches (34 cm) |
About Fukushima
Fukushima is a small town in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 4,390. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 24°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 166.6 sq mi (431.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4803°N, 140.2527°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 74 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 149 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 75 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 75 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 97 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 66 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 75 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | 2,600 | 83 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hokkaido-Komagatake (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 74 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 74 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 76 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 84 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 92 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 105 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 120 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 128 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 135 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 157 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 159 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 163 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 174 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 176 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in |
Fukushima has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.0").
Schools in Fukushima
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 北海道立福島商業高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立福島中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立福島小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 町立吉岡小学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Fukushima
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Fukushima
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okuya Ryokan / Cape Tappi Tourist Information | ||||
| Seikan Tunnel Museum | ||||
| 松前町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 横綱千代の山・千代の富士記念館 | ||||
| 知内町郷土資料館 | ||||
| 福島町 青函トンネル記念館 | ||||
| 竜飛ウィンドパーク展示館 |
Libraries in Fukushima
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 松前町公民館・図書館 | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Fukushima
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Fukushima
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Fukushima
7 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kase Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Furusatonomori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Kaminokuni Chomin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Niyama Kogen Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Hakodate Nanae Snowpark | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Greenpia Onuma | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Fukushima
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aomori Airport | AOJ | Large Airport |
| Hakodate Airport | HKD | Large Airport |
| Shikabe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Fukushima
4 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| 吉岡郵便局 | |
| 松前簡易郵便局 | |
| 白符簡易郵便局 | |
| 福島郵便局 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Fukushima
26 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| FUKUSHIMA DAIJINGU shrine | |
| FUKUSHIMA DAIJINGU shrine | |
| MIYAUTA HACHIMAN shrine | |
| MIYAUTA HACHIMAN shrine | |
| SENGEN shrine | |
| SENGEN shrine | |
| SHIRAFU DAIJINGU shrine | |
| SHIRAFU DAIJINGU shrine | |
| SHIRAKAMI shrine | |
| SHIRAKAMI shrine | |
| TSUKISAKI shrine | |
| YOSHINO HACHIMAN shrine | |
| YOSHINO HACHIMAN shrine | |
| YOSHIOKA HACHIMAN shrine | |
| YOSHIOKA HACHIMAN shrine | |
| 妙蓮寺 | |
| 宮歌地蔵堂 | |
| 専徳寺 | |
| 専稱寺 | |
| 川濯神社 |
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Waterfalls Near Fukushima
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Fukushima.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| ミサゴ滝 | |
| 白糸の滝 |
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What is the population of Fukushima?
Fukushima has a population of 4,390 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 166.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Fukushima?
Fukushima has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 24°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches, with 13.5 inches of snow.
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