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Shihoro, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
5,848
Population
47/sq mi density
669 ft
Elevation
204 meters
40°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
Shihoro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°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 45.4 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 669 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 123.2 sq mi (319.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1667°N, 143.2500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 123 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 134 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 98 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 143 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 120 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 33 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 54 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 64 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 66 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 107 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 115 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 161 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 186 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 188 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.5 in |
Shihoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 13°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.9").