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Karibetsu, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,611 Population 17/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
42°F Avg Temperature 5°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
Karibetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 62°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average62°F (16°C)
Sunny Days259 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area153.9 sq mi (398.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates45.2478°N, 142.1264°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.4"
12% above US avg
Snowfall 16.7"
Wettest Month (Sep) 4.92"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

291 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Feb 26, 2025.

Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 119 km
Jun 16, 1992 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan M6.0 52 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 125 km
Jul 2, 2022 58 km SSE of Shebunino, Russia M5.9 75 km
Aug 20, 1990 42 km SE of Shebunino, Russia M5.7 105 km
Mar 10, 1995 78 km SE of Korsakov, Russia M5.7 143 km
Jun 23, 2023 94 km NE of Hamatonbetsu, Japan M5.6 100 km
Feb 9, 1993 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.6 53 km
Feb 9, 2002 61 km S of Korsakov, Russia M5.5 104 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 125 km
Jan 24, 1993 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.3 58 km
Sep 26, 2003 45 km SSE of Korsakov, Russia M5.2 133 km
Apr 23, 2017 37 km SE of Shebunino, Russia M5.2 103 km
May 21, 2013 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 57 km
Jul 5, 2024 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 99 km
Feb 21, 1990 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 123 km
Nov 10, 1990 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 98 km
Nov 25, 2013 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan M5.1 76 km
Aug 19, 2011 76 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 76 km
Aug 10, 2022 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 2.3 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 2.4 in
April 38°F (3°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
July 62°F (16°C) 3.6 in
August 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 60°F (15°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
November 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 4.1 in

Karibetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 18°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and April the driest (2.2").

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