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Niseko, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
5,074
Population
53/sq mi density
338 ft
Elevation
103 meters
43°F
Avg Temperature
6°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
Niseko has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 18.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.2°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 95.3 sq mi (246.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8089°N, 140.6860°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 122 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 82 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 113 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 115 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 80 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Niseko (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 8 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 11 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 32 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 53 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 58 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 83 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 118 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 174 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 176 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 181 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 26°F (-4°C) | 5.8 in |
Niseko has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 20°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.3") and April the driest (3.1").