Yahiko, Japan
Full City Profile
7,655
Population
788/sq mi density
56 ft
Elevation
17 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Yahiko experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 85.9 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 788/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7000°N, 138.8333°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 140 km |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 136 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 84 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 140 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 90 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 119 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 136 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | - | 15 | 35 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 19 | 47 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 46 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 2,100 | 85 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 60 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | - | 2,000 | 68 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Numazawa (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 71 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 92 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 110 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 110 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 111 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 112 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 117 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 119 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 119 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 122 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 123 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 124 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 128 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 10.9 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | Driest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 7.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
Yahiko has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 85.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.5") and May the driest (4.1").