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Noboribetsu, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
46,391
Population
566/sq mi density
33 ft
Elevation
10 meters
45°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
Noboribetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches. The area receives 10.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 81.9 sq mi (212.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 566/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4522°N, 141.1791°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 | 59 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 103 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 122 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kuttara (5 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 5 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 30 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 31 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 51 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 60 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 63 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 72 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 131 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 163 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 183 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 185 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in |
Noboribetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 25°F in February to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (2.3").