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Otaru, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
115,333
Population
211/sq mi density
98 ft
Elevation
30 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
8°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
Otaru experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 17.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 545.9 sq mi (1,414.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 211/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1894°N, 141.0022°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 127 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 68 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 35 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yoteizan (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 43 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 45 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 64 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 73 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 79 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 128 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 139 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 155 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 159 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.4 in |
Otaru has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 26°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and April the driest (2.4").