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Obirachō, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,994
Population
12/sq mi density
16 ft
Elevation
5 meters
44°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
Obirachō has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 242.2 sq mi (627.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0181°N, 141.6683°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 59 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 103 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 106 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 128 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 149 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 150 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 151 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 175 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 177 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in |
Obirachō has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and April the driest (2.4").