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Ōmu, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
4,596
Population
8/sq mi density
85 ft
Elevation
26 meters
41°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
Ōmu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 41.1°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Area | 604.4 sq mi (1,565.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5778°N, 142.9613°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 96 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 102 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 129 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 131 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 157 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 159 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 170 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in |
Ōmu has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 17°F in February to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.7").