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Furukamaya, Japan
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4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,636
Population
13/sq mi density
26 ft
Elevation
8 meters
49°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
Furukamaya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 129.3 sq mi (334.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5113°N, 140.9626°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 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 | 133 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 66 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 112 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 136 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 116 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 145 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 142 km |
| 1945 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 2 | 117 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 133 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 107 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 71 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Osorezan (29 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 29 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 37 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 66 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 95 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 110 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 110 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 112 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 115 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 133 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 135 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 147 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 154 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 173 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 173 km |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Furukamaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.6") and March the driest (2.8").