Kami-yuge, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0

A Great

6,509 Population 34/sq mi density

292 ft Elevation 89 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Overall

4.1 / 5.0

Strong

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$28,200 median income, 2.4% unemployment

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Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent

Kami-yuge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	60.2°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	42°F (6°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	292 ft (89 m)
Area	193.7 sq mi (501.6 km²)
Population Density	34/sq mi
Coordinates	34.2667°N, 133.2167°W
Timezone	Asia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"

42% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jun) 9.02"

Driest Month (Dec) 1.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001	16 km SSW of Kure, Japan	M6.8	67 km
Oct 6, 2000	8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan	M6.7	133 km
Mar 13, 2014	32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan	M6.3	144 km
Apr 17, 2024	18 km W of Uwajima, Japan	M6.3	138 km
Jun 25, 1997	17 km E of Hagi, Japan	M5.9	149 km
Apr 12, 2013	6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan	M5.8	148 km
Apr 8, 2018	8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan	M5.7	126 km
Aug 28, 1991	9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan	M5.5	119 km
Oct 8, 2000	32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan	M5.4	99 km
Sep 3, 1997	21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan	M5.3	107 km
Sep 16, 2002	24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan	M5.3	117 km
Mar 25, 2001	22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan	M5.2	68 km
Oct 8, 2000	8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan	M5.2	122 km
Jul 17, 2021	29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan	M5.2	147 km
Apr 2, 1997	34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan	M5.1	137 km
Apr 26, 2007	15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan	M5.1	46 km
Jan 3, 1991	22 km W of ?zu, Japan	M5.0	120 km
Aug 14, 1993	19 km SW of ?zu, Japan	M5.0	125 km
Jun 3, 2011	9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan	M5.0	118 km
Feb 26, 2024	18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan	M4.9	103 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

51 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2023	Lan	Category 1	238 km
2022	Nanmadol	Category 1	253 km
2019	Francisco	Category 1	286 km
2018	Jebi	Category 3	138 km
2018	Trami	Category 1	161 km
2018	Cimaron	Category 1	141 km
2017	Noru	Category 1	134 km
2016	Malakas	Category 1	165 km
2015	Goni	Category 3	228 km
2015	Nangka	Category 1	173 km
2014	Phanfone	Category 2	246 km
2014	Halong	Category 1	141 km
2012	Jelawat	Category 1	242 km
2011	Roke	Category 4	284 km
2011	Ma-on	Category 1	131 km
2009	Melor	Category 1	281 km
2008	Sinlaku	Category 1	213 km
2007	Usagi	Category 2	169 km
2007	Man-yi	Category 1	178 km
2006	Shanshan	Category 1	261 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1026	OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE	Earthquake	10.0 m	1,001	143 km
1872	SW. HONSHU ISLAND	Earthquake	3.0 m	804	132 km
1711	SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN	Earthquake	2.0 m	1,000	72 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (111 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Sanbesan	Stratovolcano	1,126 m (3,694 ft)	650	111 km
Abu	Shield(s)	641 m (2,103 ft)	-6850	151 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (6°C)	1.6 in
February	42°F (5°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
March	47°F (8°C)	3.5 in
April	56°F (13°C)	5.4 in
May	64°F (18°C)	5.5 in
June	71°F (22°C)	9.0 in	Wettest
July	79°F (26°C)	7.2 in
August	81°F (27°C)	3.8 in	Warmest
September	74°F (24°C)	7.3 in
October	65°F (18°C)	4.3 in
November	55°F (13°C)	2.6 in
December	47°F (8°C)	1.3 in	Driest

Kami-yuge has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in February to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.0") and December the driest (1.3").

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