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Obihiro, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
166,536
Population
696/sq mi density
144 ft
Elevation
44 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
Obihiro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 239.1 sq mi (619.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9172°N, 143.2044°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 33 | 100 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 136 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 109 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 139 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 98 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 57 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 70 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 84 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 88 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 126 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 132 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 151 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 174 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 195 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in |
Obihiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 16°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.6").