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Kitami, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
119,135
Population
216/sq mi density
259 ft
Elevation
79 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
Kitami has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Area | 551.1 sq mi (1,427.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8031°N, 143.8908°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 40 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 58 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 48 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 48 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 60 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 81 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 85 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 106 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 108 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 130 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 149 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 194 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.4 in |
Kitami has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.9").