Karibetsu, Japan
Full City Profile
2,611
Population
17/sq mi density
30 ft
Elevation
9 meters
42°F
Avg Temperature
5°C
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. 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 Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 153.9 sq mi (398.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2478°N, 142.1264°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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").