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Shinshimokawa, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,836
Population
19/sq mi density
892 ft
Elevation
272 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
Shinshimokawa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 14.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 39.0°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 206.6 sq mi (535.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2449°N, 142.6774°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 143 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 113 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (66 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 66 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 92 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 96 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 144 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 157 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 168 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 3.2 in |
Shinshimokawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 14°F in February to 65°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.8") and February the driest (1.9").