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Hokuryū, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,965
Population
32/sq mi density
135 ft
Elevation
41 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
Hokuryū has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The area receives 12.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 135 ft (41 m) |
| Area | 61.3 sq mi (158.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7833°N, 141.9167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 74 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tokachidake (74 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 74 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 77 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 99 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 129 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 139 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 143 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 156 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 163 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 4.5 in |
Hokuryū has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 19°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and March the driest (2.2").