Sign In Register

Nishiokoppe, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,120 Population 9/sq mi density
381 ft Elevation 116 meters
39°F Avg Temperature 4°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
Nishiokoppe has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 13.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average39.3°F
27% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation381 ft (116 m)
Area119.0 sq mi (308.1 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates44.3305°N, 142.9486°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above US avg
Snowfall 13.5"
Wettest Month (Aug) 5.63"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.9 on Feb 7, 2025.

Jan 15, 1993 52 km NE of Otofuke, Japan M7.6 129 km
Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 149 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 62 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 94 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 123 km
Dec 22, 1997 17 km ENE of Otofuke, Japan M5.3 144 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 70 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 90 km
Jul 5, 2024 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 50 km
Nov 10, 1990 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 63 km
Feb 21, 1990 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 57 km
May 21, 2013 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 90 km
Aug 13, 2013 35 km WSW of Kitami, Japan M5.1 80 km
Aug 10, 2022 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 96 km
May 10, 2005 35 km E of Kamikawa, Japan M5.0 64 km
Oct 4, 1994 29 km E of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 135 km
Feb 7, 2012 37 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 148 km
Jul 20, 1993 33 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.0 72 km
Sep 22, 1999 69 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 140 km
Jul 19, 2010 63 km S of Rishiri Town, Japan M4.9 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.9 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1938 E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.9 m 1 135 km
1956 NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 0.4 m 92 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 75 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 102 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 104 km
Akan Caldera 1,499 m (4,918 ft) 2008 136 km
Kussharo Caldera 574 m (1,883 ft) 1320 143 km
Mashu Caldera 857 m (2,812 ft) 1080 154 km
Shiretoko-Iozan Stratovolcano 1,562 m (5,125 ft) 1936 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 2.6 in
February 15°F (-10°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 2.5 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
June 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
July 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
August 65°F (18°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Wettest
September 56°F (14°C) 5.5 in
October 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 2.9 in

Nishiokoppe has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 15°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (1.9").

View full weather details →