Lake Hibara

Lake Hibara (桧原湖, Hibara-ko) is a lake located in Yama District, Fukushima, Japan. It is a part of the Bandai-Asahi National Park and is the largest of the lakes in the Bandai-kōgen highlands.[1]

Lake Hibara
Lake Hibara viewed from north of Mount Bandai
Location of Lake Hibara in Japan.
Location of Lake Hibara in Japan.
Lake Hibara
LocationKitashiobara
Coordinates37°41′0″N 140°3′20″E
Basin countriesJapan
Surface area10.7 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Max. depth30.5 m (100 ft)
Water volume0.13 km3 (110,000 acre⋅ft)
Shore length131.5 km (19.6 mi)
Surface elevation822.0 m (2,696.9 ft)
1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lake Hibara.

Formation

A mesotrophic lake, Lake Hibara was formed as a result of the July 15, 1888 eruption of Mount Bandai. The resulting debris avalanche created a natural dam that then filled with water, submerging Hibara Village (桧原村, Hibara-mura). The remains of Hibara Village still lie at the bottom of the lake.[2]

Recreation

A tourist industry has built up around Lake Hibara, offering hiking trails, pleasure cruises, and campgrounds and other lodging. In the winter, ice fishing is popular.

Climate
Climate data for Lake Hibara (1991−2020 normals, extremes 1978−present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 10.0
(50.0)		 13.9
(57.0)		 16.1
(61.0)		 24.4
(75.9)		 29.2
(84.6)		 30.1
(86.2)		 31.5
(88.7)		 32.0
(89.6)		 30.2
(86.4)		 25.5
(77.9)		 19.9
(67.8)		 16.6
(61.9)		 32.0
(89.6)
Average high °C (°F) −0.6
(30.9)		 0.2
(32.4)		 3.9
(39.0)		 10.8
(51.4)		 17.4
(63.3)		 20.7
(69.3)		 24.1
(75.4)		 25.5
(77.9)		 21.3
(70.3)		 15.2
(59.4)		 8.9
(48.0)		 2.4
(36.3)		 12.5
(54.5)
Daily mean °C (°F) −4.2
(24.4)		 −4.0
(24.8)		 −0.7
(30.7)		 5.0
(41.0)		 11.5
(52.7)		 15.7
(60.3)		 19.7
(67.5)		 20.6
(69.1)		 16.4
(61.5)		 10.1
(50.2)		 4.2
(39.6)		 −1.2
(29.8)		 7.8
(46.0)
Average low °C (°F) −8.8
(16.2)		 −9.4
(15.1)		 −5.7
(21.7)		 −0.4
(31.3)		 5.4
(41.7)		 10.8
(51.4)		 15.7
(60.3)		 16.4
(61.5)		 12.0
(53.6)		 5.3
(41.5)		 −0.3
(31.5)		 −5.1
(22.8)		 3.0
(37.4)
Record low °C (°F) −21.7
(−7.1)		 −22.9
(−9.2)		 −18.1
(−0.6)		 −10.9
(12.4)		 −2.9
(26.8)		 0.5
(32.9)		 4.8
(40.6)		 5.6
(42.1)		 0.5
(32.9)		 −5.5
(22.1)		 −11.9
(10.6)		 −16.7
(1.9)		 −22.9
(−9.2)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 145.1
(5.71)		 110.3
(4.34)		 119.1
(4.69)		 113.1
(4.45)		 117.9
(4.64)		 151.4
(5.96)		 259.2
(10.20)		 214.7
(8.45)		 160.1
(6.30)		 136.2
(5.36)		 130.7
(5.15)		 165.2
(6.50)		 1,822.8
(71.76)
Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) 19.9 17.3 16.9 13.8 12.3 12.3 16.3 12.9 13.4 12.7 15.6 20.3 183.7
Mean monthly sunshine hours 42.9 53.3 92.7 143.1 166.6 134.1 112.6 151.5 115.8 108.1 82.3 53.1 1,256.1
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency[3][4]
  • Lake Hobara in winter with a snow-covered bank
    Lake Hibara with snow
  • Water of Lake Hobara with clouds overhead
    Looking south
  • Submerged torii from the former location of Hibara Village
    Submerged torii from the former location of Hibara Village.

Notes
  1. Takeda T., page 174.
  2. 裏磐梯を代表する湖沼群 (in Japanese). 裏磐梯観光協会. Archived from the original on November 29, 2011. Retrieved June 30, 2011.
  3. 観測史上1～10位の値（年間を通じての値）. JMA. Retrieved February 18, 2022.
  4. 気象庁 / 平年値（年・月ごとの値）. JMA. Retrieved February 18, 2022.

References
  • Takeda, Toru; Hishinuma, Tomio; Kamieda, Kinuyo; Dale, Leigh; Oguma, Chiyoichi (August 10, 1988). Hello! Fukushima - International Exchange Guide Book (1988 ed.). Fukushima City: Fukushima Mimpo Press.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.