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Yabu, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
22,177
Population
136/sq mi density
131 ft
Elevation
40 meters
56°F
Avg Temperature
13°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$33,400 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,000 home value, $470/mo rent
Yabu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 207 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 163.3 sq mi (422.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 136/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4030°N, 134.7712°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1927 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 3,022 | 37 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 141 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 106 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 139 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 94 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 701 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (156 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 197 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | Driest |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in |
Yabu has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 71.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.0") and April the driest (4.7").