Funama, Japan

Full City Profile

1,831 Population 34/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
Funama has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 19.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area54.3 sq mi (140.6 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates43.2903°N, 140.6006°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 19.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.22"
Driest Month (May) 2.64"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

426 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jul 12, 1993 107 km W of Iwanai, Japan M7.7 124 km
Dec 22, 1996 131 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.5 136 km
Jul 12, 1993 109 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.3 116 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 146 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 136 km
Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 138 km
Jul 12, 1993 101 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.0 119 km
Jan 12, 2021 84 km NW of Yoichi, Japan M5.9 67 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 136 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 100 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 92 km
Sep 19, 1993 111 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.5 119 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 124 km
Feb 28, 2009 37 km NW of Shizunai-furukawach?, Japan M5.5 144 km
Jul 12, 1993 88 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.4 101 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 124 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 136 km
Jul 16, 1993 94 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 96 km
Apr 12, 2018 110 km NW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 96 km
Jul 15, 1993 126 km WSW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1993 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 32.0 m 231 124 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 136 km
1940 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 5.0 m 10 134 km
1947 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 65 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 65 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niseko (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 46 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 54 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 85 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 92 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 100 km
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 137 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 169 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 172 km
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 187 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 6.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 22°F (-5°C) 4.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 3.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
May 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in Driest
June 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 65°F (19°C) 4.1 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 5.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.6 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 5.7 in

Funama has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.2") and May the driest (2.6").

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