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Mukawa, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
7,651
Population
11/sq mi density
23 ft
Elevation
7 meters
44°F
Avg Temperature
7°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
Mukawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 256 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 718.9 sq mi (1,862.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5719°N, 141.9264°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 117 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 58 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 135 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 47 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 63 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 89 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 95 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 106 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 109 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 113 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 117 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 130 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 143 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 159 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in |
Mukawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.7").