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Muroran, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
96,197
Population
3,075/sq mi density
26 ft
Elevation
8 meters
48°F
Avg Temperature
9°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
Muroran experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.5°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 31.3 sq mi (81.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3172°N, 140.9881°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 | 37 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 114 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 102 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kuttara (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 24 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 28 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 38 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 52 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 59 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 59 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 68 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 116 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 161 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 185 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 185 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in |
Muroran has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 29°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (2.1").