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Kamihonbetsu, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
6,618
Population
38/sq mi density
233 ft
Elevation
71 meters
42°F
Avg Temperature
6°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
Kamihonbetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 172.7 sq mi (447.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1437°N, 143.6120°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 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 | 112 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 150 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 150 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 75 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 134 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 123 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 108 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 42 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 56 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 81 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 84 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 84 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 90 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 166 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 171 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 189 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in |
Kamihonbetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.7").