Yahaba, Japan
Full City Profile
28,056
Population
949/sq mi density
430 ft
Elevation
131 meters
48°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
Yahaba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 29.6 sq mi (76.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6111°N, 141.1474°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.9 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 144 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 69 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 117 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 111 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 120 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 140 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 123 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 138 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 147 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 134 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 140 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 148 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 93 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 30 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 34 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 46 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 52 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 79 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 103 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 104 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 110 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 119 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 127 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 137 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 174 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in |
Yahaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.7").