Otobe, Japan
Full City Profile
3,925
Population
19/sq mi density
92 ft
Elevation
28 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
Otobe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 13.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 211.5 sq mi (547.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9678°N, 140.1381°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1741 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 90.0 m | 2,000 | 82 km |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 125 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 46 km |
| 1793 | W. OFF AOMORI | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 12 | 125 km |
| 1983 | N. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 111 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 25 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 128 km |
| 1341 | JUSANKO, TSUGARU AOMORI PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | 2,600 | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hokkaido-Komagatake (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 46 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 82 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 86 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 87 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 102 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 110 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 110 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 112 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 130 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 147 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 158 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in |
Otobe has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 28°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and March the driest (2.8").