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Urakawa, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
12,800
Population
48/sq mi density
3 ft
Elevation
1 meters
46°F
Avg Temperature
8°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
Urakawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 268.1 sq mi (694.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.1556°N, 142.7836°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 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 | 88 km |
| 2003 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 4.4 m | 2 | 101 km |
| 1982 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 110 | 35 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.7 m | — | 138 km |
| 1943 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 115 km |
| 1968 | OFF COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 73 km |
| 1971 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 103 km |
| 1931 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 109 km |
| 1952 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 84 km |
| 2025 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 138 km |
| 1962 | SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 92 km |
| 2008 | HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 6 | 85 km |
| 1763 | N. SANRIKU | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shikotsu (130 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shikotsu | Caldera | 1,320 m (4,331 ft) | 1979 | 130 km |
| Kuttara | Stratovolcano(es) | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 1820 | 139 km |
| Esan | Lava dome(s) | 618 m (2,028 ft) | 1874 | 139 km |
| Tokachidake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,077 m (6,814 ft) | 2004 | 141 km |
| Maruyama | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,013 m (6,604 ft) | 1898 | 142 km |
| Toya | Stratovolcano | 733 m (2,405 ft) | 2001 | 166 km |
| Taisetsuzan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,291 m (7,516 ft) | 1739 | 168 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 169 km |
| Akan | Caldera | 1,499 m (4,918 ft) | 2008 | 170 km |
| Hokkaido-Komagatake | Stratovolcano | 1,131 m (3,711 ft) | 2000 | 174 km |
| Yoteizan | Stratovolcano | 1,888 m (6,194 ft) | -1050 | 178 km |
| Niseko | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,308 m (4,291 ft) | -4900 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.3 in |
Urakawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 26°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 41.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.5").