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Yaese, Japan

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4.0 /5.0
A Great
30,941 Population 2,972/sq mi density
203 ft Elevation 62 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,800 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent
Yaese has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Area10.4 sq mi (27.0 km²)
Population Density2,972/sq mi
Coordinates26.1273°N, 127.7432°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

881 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 26, 2010 70 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M7.0 72 km
Mar 2, 2014 109 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.5 150 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 122 km
Apr 14, 1991 82 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.0 119 km
May 1, 2023 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.9 74 km
May 17, 1990 13 km W of Nago, Japan M5.8 56 km
Jul 6, 2009 143 km SSE of Itoman, Japan M5.7 142 km
Feb 8, 2022 Ryukyu Islands, Japan M5.6 145 km
Jun 13, 2013 90 km E of Nago, Japan M5.6 123 km
May 7, 2022 137 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.5 147 km
Jun 15, 1993 130 km S of Itoman, Japan M5.5 131 km
Jul 24, 2004 77 km E of Nago, Japan M5.5 108 km
May 5, 2011 57 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 65 km
May 1, 1993 46 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.5 57 km
Apr 9, 1997 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 77 km
Jun 19, 2022 126 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.5 136 km
Apr 11, 1997 66 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 76 km
Feb 27, 2012 85 km SW of Itoman, Japan M5.4 91 km
Nov 3, 2013 60 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.4 67 km
May 6, 2022 135 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.4 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

101 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Khanun (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Khanun Category 4 78 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 132 km
2021 In-fa Category 2 215 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 117 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 201 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 254 km
2019 Neoguri Category 2 216 km
2019 Tapah Category 1 256 km
2018 Maria Category 3 241 km
2018 Trami Category 2 46 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 95 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 140 km
2017 Talim Category 3 238 km
2017 Saola Category 1 126 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 111 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 245 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 4 162 km
2015 Goni Category 4 142 km
2015 Noul Category 1 222 km
2015 Halola Category 1 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1768 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.2 m — 26 km
2010 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m — 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in
February 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 66°F (19°C) 6.8 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.8 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 9.7 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in Driest

Yaese has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (4.3").

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