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Kanaura, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,966 Population 28/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
44°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
Kanaura has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The area receives 13.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area228.1 sq mi (590.8 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates44.7072°N, 141.7889°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 13.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.47"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

248 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 2, 2024.

Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 61 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 106 km
Jun 16, 1992 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan M6.0 117 km
Jul 2, 2022 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia M5.9 136 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 62 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 117 km
Feb 9, 1993 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.6 112 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 70 km
Jan 24, 1993 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.3 122 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 144 km
Nov 10, 1990 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 48 km
Aug 10, 2022 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 36 km
Feb 21, 1990 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 74 km
Jul 5, 2024 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 57 km
Nov 25, 2013 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan M5.1 129 km
Aug 19, 2011 76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 141 km
May 21, 2013 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 95 km
Sep 22, 1999 69 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 118 km
Feb 7, 2012 37 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 101 km
Jul 20, 1993 33 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.0 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 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 119 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 144 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 160 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 174 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.5 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in Wettest
November 37°F (3°C) 5.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 4.6 in

Kanaura has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (2.2").

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