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City in Hokkaido, Japan

Kitahiroshima

289Sunny Days/yr
55°FAvg High Temp
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View on MapPopulation59kElevation62 ft
Quick Read

Long cold season, with rain spread fairly evenly through the year. Winter is not just a brief interruption. Noticeable daylight swing. Snow is a real part of winter.

Kitahiroshima is a city located in Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan. The city's name has a literal meaning of "North Hiroshima City".Wikipedia

Long winterEven rainfallNoticeable daylight swing
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Where It Is

Location Context
Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido
Japan
Latitude42.98°
Longitude141.57°
Population59k
Altitude62 ft
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Province / Region Context

HokkaidoIsland, prefecture, and region of Japan

Hokkaido is the second-largest and northernmost of Japan's four main islands. Together with its surrounding islands, it comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu. The two islands are connected by railway via the Seikan Tunnel.Wikipedia

Country: Japan
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Nature Access

Nature & Park Feeds

Closest protected landscapes, reserves, and big park systems surfaced from the same nearby feeds used in compare.

Distances in km
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Cost of Living

Housing
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Livability

Internet
Country Broadband
38.6
subscriptions per 100 people
High Broadband Country
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Climate

Sunshine
289
sunny days per year
79% of the year
Avg High Temp
55°F
annual average
Humidity Pattern
Humidity year-round
83% warm season / 77% cool season
Comfort Score
35/100
Challenging
Temp Swing
52°F
seasonal high-temp spread
Rainfall
48"
inches per year
Snowfall
22"
inches per year
Air Quality
40
Good AQI
How To Read Comfort

Comfort combines temperature band fit, humidity fit, seasonal swing, and penalties for long stretches of extreme heat or cold. Higher scores mean the yearly pattern stays closer to an easier day-to-day climate band.

Monthly Temperature
Daylight Span (Sunrise to Sunset)
Precipitation Distribution
48" of rain per year
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Humidity Through The Year
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humid summers
Summer 83% · Winter 77% · Apr-Jul 71-84%
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Current Conditions

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