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Kamikawa, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
5,294
Population
13/sq mi density
1,089 ft
Elevation
332 meters
38°F
Avg Temperature
3°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
Kamikawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 38.1°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 405.2 sq mi (1,049.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8400°N, 142.7711°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | — | 142 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 126 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 118 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 21 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 47 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 51 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 112 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 135 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 147 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 171 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 194 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 194 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 5.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.2 in |
Kamikawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 13°F in January to 64°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.9") and February the driest (2.0").