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Tomamae, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
3,261
Population
19/sq mi density
115 ft
Elevation
35 meters
45°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
Tomamae has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.5 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 175.5 sq mi (454.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3053°N, 141.6544°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 77 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 35 km |
| 1834 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
| 1792 | W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taisetsuzan (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 120 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 129 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 148 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 178 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 178 km |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 5.0 in |
Tomamae has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 23°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (2.2").