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Kyōgoku, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,941
Population
33/sq mi density
804 ft
Elevation
245 meters
41°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
Kyōgoku has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 24.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Area | 89.4 sq mi (231.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 33/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8633°N, 140.9059°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 139 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 90 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 104 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 143 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 131 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 63 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yoteizan (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 9 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 20 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 36 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 43 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 46 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 91 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 120 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 157 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 177 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 181 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 183 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 5.7 in |
Kyōgoku has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.5") and April the driest (3.2").