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Rikubetsu, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,528
Population
12/sq mi density
860 ft
Elevation
262 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
Rikubetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.6°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 860 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 203.6 sq mi (527.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4710°N, 143.7458°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.5 m (21 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.5 m | 33 | 147 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 47 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 97 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 123 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 24 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 57 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 58 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 67 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 75 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 86 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 135 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 147 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.6 in |
Rikubetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (2.0").