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Honmachi, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
11,897
Population
8/sq mi density
16 ft
Elevation
5 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
Honmachi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 1,571.6 sq mi (4,070.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9115°N, 144.6674°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 121 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 46 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 63 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 107 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kussharo (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 38 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 39 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 47 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 68 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 79 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 86 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 132 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 136 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 143 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 148 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 169 km |
| Berutarubesan [Berutarube] | Stratovolcano | 1,221 m (4,006 ft) | Unknown | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in |
Honmachi has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 21°F in February to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and February the driest (1.7").