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Shosanbetsu, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,249 Population 12/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 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
Shosanbetsu has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area107.9 sq mi (279.5 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates44.5336°N, 141.7697°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.6"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 13.2"
Wettest Month (Oct) 5.59"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

242 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.1 on Oct 2, 2024.

Jan 11, 2016 74 km NW of Rumoi, Japan M6.2 55 km
Oct 21, 2011 16 km NE of Asahikawa, Japan M6.1 91 km
Jun 16, 1992 50 km NE of Makubetsu, Japan M6.0 136 km
Feb 19, 2003 26 km NNE of Rumoi, Japan M5.9 43 km
Feb 9, 1993 38 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.6 131 km
May 23, 1995 Hokkaido, Japan region M5.6 98 km
Jan 22, 2013 77 km SSW of Rishiri Town, Japan M5.4 65 km
Aug 15, 1990 43 km ESE of Kamikawa, Japan M5.3 149 km
Jun 20, 2021 29 km NE of Shimo-furano, Japan M5.3 128 km
Jan 24, 1993 51 km NNE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.3 141 km
Nov 25, 2013 51 km N of Wakkanai, Japan M5.1 149 km
Nov 10, 1990 23 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 36 km
Jul 5, 2024 10 km WNW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 48 km
May 21, 2013 83 km ESE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 108 km
Feb 21, 1990 27 km SSW of Nayoro, Japan M5.1 59 km
Aug 10, 2022 51 km SSE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.1 52 km
Feb 7, 2012 37 km ENE of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 119 km
Jul 31, 2021 16 km NNE of T?betsu, Japan M5.0 132 km
Oct 4, 1994 29 km E of Makubetsu, Japan M5.0 104 km
Jul 20, 1993 33 km W of Nayoro, Japan M5.0 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 — 102 km
1863 NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake — — 23 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake — — 140 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake — — 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taisetsuzan Stratovolcano(es) 2,291 m (7,516 ft) 1739 130 km
Tokachidake Stratovolcano(es) 2,077 m (6,814 ft) 2004 144 km
Maruyama Stratovolcano(es) 2,013 m (6,604 ft) 1898 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 21°F (-6°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 21°F (-6°C) 2.5 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 2.4 in
April 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 49°F (10°C) 2.7 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
July 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 61°F (16°C) 5.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
November 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.7 in

Shosanbetsu has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 21°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.6") and April the driest (2.2").

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