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Kushiro, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
167,875
Population
319/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
43°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
Kushiro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.6°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 526.4 sq mi (1,363.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9750°N, 144.3747°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
12 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 33 | 101 km |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 118 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 135 km |
| 1894 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 1 | 143 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 70 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 149 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 61 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 95 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 112 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 100 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 131 km |
| 1893 | NEMURO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 54 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 68 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 71 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 120 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 133 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 144 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 145 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 146 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in |
Kushiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 21°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (1.5").