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Taiki, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
5,420
Population
7/sq mi density
279 ft
Elevation
85 meters
42°F
Avg Temperature
6°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
Taiki has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. The area receives 8.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Area | 753.2 sq mi (1,950.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5017°N, 143.2719°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
10 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 | 62 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 93 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 84 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1943 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 145 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 121 km |
| 1971 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 124 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 93 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 62 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Maruyama (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 104 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 113 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 115 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 134 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 155 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 156 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 159 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 173 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 190 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in |
Taiki has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 15°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.6").