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Oketo, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,042
Population
15/sq mi density
883 ft
Elevation
269 meters
40°F
Avg Temperature
5°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
Oketo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6799°N, 143.5899°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 58 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 80 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (47 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 47 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 54 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 59 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 68 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 79 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 79 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 136 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 155 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in |
Oketo has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 14°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (1.9").