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Rusutsu, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,940
Population
42/sq mi density
1,201 ft
Elevation
366 meters
42°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
Rusutsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 235 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-8°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 46.3 sq mi (119.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7342°N, 140.8728°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 32.0 m (105 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1993 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 32.0 m | 231 | 137 km |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 76 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 119 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 138 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 119 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yoteizan (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 12 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 21 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 23 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 36 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 42 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 76 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 106 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 163 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 166 km |
| Oshima-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 732 m (2,402 ft) | 1790 | 184 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 191 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 191 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-8°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.3 in |
Rusutsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 19°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (6.6") and April the driest (3.2").