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Kutchan, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
15,816
Population
116/sq mi density
607 ft
Elevation
185 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
Kutchan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 20.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
| Area | 135.8 sq mi (351.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9011°N, 140.7406°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 126 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 93 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 102 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 126 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niseko (7 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 7 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 10 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 41 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 57 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 57 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 93 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 127 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 168 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 183 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 191 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 192 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 6.3 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
Kutchan has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and May the driest (2.9").