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Minamishibetsuchō, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
19,794
Population
32/sq mi density
440 ft
Elevation
134 meters
42°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
Minamishibetsuchō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 14.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 440 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 623.5 sq mi (1,614.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1540°N, 142.3731°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 117 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 139 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 85 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 67 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 86 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 97 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 157 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 175 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 182 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 187 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 194 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.5 in |
Minamishibetsuchō has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 15°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.0").