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Tsurui, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
2,558
Population
6/sq mi density
207 ft
Elevation
63 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
Tsurui has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-8°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Area | 424.5 sq mi (1,099.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2497°N, 144.2965°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 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 | 128 km |
| 1973 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1938 | E. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.9 m | 1 | 39 km |
| 1956 | NE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 118 km |
| 2004 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 72 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 121 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 130 km |
| 1961 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 113 km |
| 1893 | NEMURO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Akan (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 27 km |
| Mashu | Caldera | 857 m (2,812 ft) | 1080 | 42 km |
| Kussharo | Caldera | 574 m (1,883 ft) | 1320 | 42 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 104 km |
| Tomariyama [Golovnin] | Caldera | 535 m (1,755 ft) | 1848 | 118 km |
| Shiretoko-Iozan | Stratovolcano | 1,562 m (5,125 ft) | 1936 | 120 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 125 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 132 km |
| Raususan [Mendeleev] | Stratovolcano | 882 m (2,894 ft) | 1880 | 141 km |
| Chachadake [Tiatia] | Stratovolcano | 1,822 m (5,978 ft) | 1981 | 199 km |
| Ruruidake [Smirnov] | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.3 in |
Tsurui has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 17°F in January to 66°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and February the driest (1.8").