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Yakami, Japan
Full City Profile
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
35,246
Population
4,542/sq mi density
20 ft
Elevation
6 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,400 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Yakami enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,542/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1385°N, 134.5019°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 124 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 108 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 132 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 50 km |
| 1510 | OSAKA BAY | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 97 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 38 km |
| 1995 | KOBE, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 6,434 | 72 km |
| 1791 | OASAKA BAY | Earthquake | — | — | 92 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 135 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 887 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 745 | OSAKA BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
Yakami has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 43°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and December the driest (1.5").