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Hamanaka-sakuraminami, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
5,507
Population
10/sq mi density
249 ft
Elevation
76 meters
44°F
Avg Temperature
7°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,900 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Hamanaka-sakuraminami has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 547.7 sq mi (1,418.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1534°N, 145.1025°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 57 km |
| 1843 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.5 m | 45 | 148 km |
| 1894 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 1 | 103 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 82 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 106 km |
| 1974 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 130 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 122 km |
| 1968 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 138 km |
| 1980 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 140 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 16 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 145 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 70 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 49 km |
| 1893 | NEMURO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mashu (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 64 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 75 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 83 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 92 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 105 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 109 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 162 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 170 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 190 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in |
Hamanaka-sakuraminami has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 24°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.5").