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Hiroo, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
7,182
Population
15/sq mi density
197 ft
Elevation
60 meters
42°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
Hiroo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 476.0 sq mi (1,232.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2823°N, 143.2977°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 33 | 48 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 73 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 78 km |
| 1943 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 120 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 100 km |
| 1971 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 100 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 137 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 69 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 50 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 128 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 136 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 136 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 158 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 164 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 174 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 177 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 177 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 184 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in |
Hiroo has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (1.6").