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Shiraoi, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
17,759
Population
108/sq mi density
16 ft
Elevation
5 meters
44°F
Avg Temperature
7°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
Shiraoi has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 164.3 sq mi (425.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5500°N, 141.3500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1640 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Explosion | 8.0 m | 700 | 77 km |
| 1947 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 94 km |
| 1993 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 139 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 16 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 17 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 42 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 54 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 67 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 77 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 84 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 143 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 145 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 167 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in |
Shiraoi has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 23°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and February the driest (2.2").