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Hamatonbetsu, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,841
Population
25/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
41°F
Avg Temperature
5°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
Hamatonbetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 153.9 sq mi (398.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1333°N, 142.3833°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (168 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 168 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 192 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.7 in |
Hamatonbetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 16°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (2.2").