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Rausu, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
5,395
Population
5/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
39°F
Avg Temperature
4°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
Rausu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. The area receives 12.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
58°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 39.4°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 1,137.8 sq mi (2,946.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0181°N, 145.1920°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 103 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 85 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 126 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 93 km |
| 1973 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 145 km |
| 1968 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 130 km |
| 1980 | S. KURIL ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 137 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 113 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shiretoko-Iozan (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 13 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 32 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 44 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 71 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 76 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 92 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 118 km |
| Berutarubesan [Berutarube] | Stratovolcano | 1,221 m (4,006 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Etorofu-Atosanupuri [Atosanupuri] | Stratovolcano | 1,206 m (3,957 ft) | 1932 | 177 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 186 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 192 km |
| Nishihitokappuyama [Bogatyr Ridge] | Stratovolcano | 1,634 m (5,361 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 43°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in |
Rausu has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 18°F in February to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.9").