Wakkanai, Japan
Hokkaido · Japan
Wakkanai is a mid-size city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 33,036. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 33,036 |
| Population Density | 112 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.4094°, 141.6739° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 43°F (6°C) |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.6 inches (1,083 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 12.7 inches (32 cm) |
About Wakkanai
Wakkanai is a mid-size city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 33,036. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 20°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.
Climate in Wakkanai
Wakkanai has an average annual temperature of 7.1°C (45°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1116 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 42.8°F |
| 21% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 294.0 sq mi (761.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4094°N, 141.6739°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 130 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 119 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 116 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 145 km |
| 1971 | TATAR STRAIT | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 119 km |
| 1863 | NW. HOKKAIDO ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 91 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20°F (-7°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.5 in |
Wakkanai has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 20°F in January to 67°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and April the driest (2.1").
Colleges & Universities in Wakkanai
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ikueikan University | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Wakkanai
9 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 稚内市立稚内中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 稚内市立稚内中央小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 稚内市立稚内港小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 稚内市立稚内南小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 稚内大谷高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 北海道稚内高等学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 稚内市立潮見が丘中学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 稚内市立潮見が丘小学校 | - | - | - | - |
| 稚内市立稚内南中学校 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Wakkanai
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Wakkanai
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakkanai City Youth Science Museum | ||||
| ゆうちふるさと資料史思い出館 | ||||
| 兜沼郷土資料館 | ||||
| 北の桜守パーク（稚内市映画北の桜守資料展示施設） | ||||
| 稚内市樺太記念館 |
Libraries in Wakkanai
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 稚内市立図書館 | 0.0 |
Hotels in Wakkanai
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Wakkanai
60 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Wakkanai
13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Wakkanai
1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Wakkanai
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Wakkanai
6 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Wakkanai
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Wakkanai
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Wakkanai
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Wakkanai
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Wakkanai
8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Wakkanai
2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Wakkanai
8 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otoineppu Otoifuji | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Teshio Chomin Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Nakatonbestucho Eikotobuki | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Higashigaoka Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Toyotomi Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Fujimigaoka Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Sarufutsu Sonei Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
| Wakkanaishi Komadori Ski Area | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Wakkanai
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Rishiri Airport | RIS | Medium Airport |
| Wakkanai Airport | WKJ | Medium Airport |
| Rebun Airport | RBJ | Small Airport |
| Sarobetsu Flight Club Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Wakkanai
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Japan Post | |
| Wakkanai Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Wakkanai
21 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hokumon-jinja Shrine | |
| Hounji Temple | |
| JW | |
| Konkokyo | |
| Ryotokuji Temple | |
| Shingonji Temple | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints | |
| カトリック稚内教会 | |
| 創価学会 | |
| 南神社 | |
| 大慶寺 | |
| 天理教元宗谷分教会 | |
| 天理教稚内分教会 | |
| 日本キリスト教団稚内教会 | |
| 禅徳寺 | |
| 稚内バプテスト聖書教会 | |
| 稚内念法寺 | |
| 稚内聖公会 | |
| 立正佼成会 | |
| 聲問神社 |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Japan
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What is the population of Wakkanai?
Wakkanai has a population of 33,036 residents and is located in Japan. The population density is 112 people per square mile, spread across 294.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Wakkanai?
Wakkanai has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 20°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 42.6 inches, with 12.7 inches of snow.
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