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Matsumae, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
6,260
Population
3/sq mi density
26 ft
Elevation
8 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
8°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
Matsumae experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 13.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 1,805.5 sq mi (4,676.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4273°N, 140.1030°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 62 km |
| 1983 | NOSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 14.9 m | 104 | 136 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 86 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 66 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 84 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 66 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | 1,700 | 77 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | 2,600 | 69 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oshima-Oshima (62 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 62 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 85 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 87 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 87 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 98 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 107 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 121 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 138 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 147 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 166 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 167 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 167 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 172 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 175 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in |
Matsumae has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (3.1").