Yakumo, Japan

Hokkaido · Japan

Yakumo is a small city in Hokkaido, Japan with a population of 15,826. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

15,826 Population
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
50.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tokyo Timezone

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People

Population15,826

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain50.3 in/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population15,826
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates42.2539°, 140.2692°
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo
Country🇯🇵 Japan
State / ProvinceHokkaido
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation50.3 inches (1,277 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.6 inches (34 cm)

About Yakumo

Yakumo is a small city in Japan (Hokkaido) with a population of 15,826. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tokyo.

Climate in Yakumo

Yakumo has an average annual temperature of 9.7°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-1.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1327 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -1.9°C / 29°F -8.6° / 4.1° 112.4
Feb -1.6°C / 29°F -7.8° / 5.8° 83.9
Mar 2.4°C / 36°F -3.2° / 10.1° 71.1
Apr 6.5°C / 44°F 0.5° / 14.5° 58.0
May 11.4°C / 52°F 4.4° / 19.5° 75.6
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 9.2° / 23° 102.5
Jul 20.7°C / 69°F 14.9° / 27° 93.2
Aug 22.6°C / 73°F 17.4° / 29.2° 189.9
Sep 19.7°C / 67°F 13.2° / 26.5° 124.7
Oct 13.4°C / 56°F 6.7° / 21.5° 136.5
Nov 6.8°C / 44°F -1.2° / 16° 144.0
Dec -0.2°C / 32°F -6.6° / 9.2° 135.0
Yakumo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 13.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below Japan avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates42.2539°N, 140.2692°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above Japan avg
Snowfall 13.6"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.34"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

523 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M5.1 on Aug 18, 2025.

Jul 12, 1993 107 km W of Iwanai, Japan M7.7 110 km
Aug 7, 1993 69 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M6.5 46 km
Jul 12, 1993 109 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.3 131 km
Aug 24, 1992 9 km NNW of Honch?, Japan M6.2 45 km
Jun 11, 2023 20 km WSW of Biratori, Japan M6.2 137 km
Jul 12, 1993 101 km W of Iwanai, Japan M6.0 102 km
Jun 4, 2008 135 km WSW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.7 128 km
Jul 12, 1993 125 km WNW of Kamiiso, Japan M5.6 93 km
Oct 9, 1997 149 km W of Kamiiso, Japan M5.5 120 km
Sep 19, 1993 111 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.5 132 km
Jul 8, 2014 13 km N of Shiraoi, Japan M5.5 100 km
Apr 18, 2007 21 km E of Tomakomai, Japan M5.5 138 km
Jul 12, 1993 88 km W of Iwanai, Japan M5.4 107 km
Feb 21, 2019 25 km ESE of Chitose, Japan M5.4 149 km
Aug 24, 2009 34 km NW of Shimokizukuri, Japan M5.3 139 km
Jul 15, 1993 126 km WSW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 113 km
Jul 16, 1993 94 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 133 km
Jul 1, 2017 22 km E of Chitose, Japan M5.3 149 km
Oct 30, 1996 161 km W of Kamiiso, Japan M5.3 142 km
Jul 15, 1993 95 km WNW of Iwanai, Japan M5.3 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Higos (2002).

Year Name Category Closest
2002 Higos Category 1 217 km
1998 Vicki Category 1 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 90.0 m (295 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1741 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 90.0 m 2,000 112 km
1993 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 32.0 m 231 110 km
1640 SE. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Explosion 8.0 m 700 40 km
1983 N. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 140 km
1993 JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m - 46 km
1834 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 149 km
1792 W. HOKKAIDO ISLAND Earthquake - - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hokkaido-Komagatake (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hokkaido-Komagatake Stratovolcano 1,131 m (3,711 ft) 2000 40 km
Toya Stratovolcano 733 m (2,405 ft) 2001 57 km
Niseko Stratovolcano(es) 1,308 m (4,291 ft) -4900 76 km
Yoteizan Stratovolcano 1,888 m (6,194 ft) -1050 78 km
Kuttara Stratovolcano(es) 549 m (1,801 ft) 1820 78 km
Esan Lava dome(s) 618 m (2,028 ft) 1874 89 km
Shikotsu Caldera 1,320 m (4,331 ft) 1979 103 km
Oshima-Oshima Stratovolcano 732 m (2,402 ft) 1790 111 km
Osorezan Stratovolcano 878 m (2,881 ft) 1787 129 km
Iwakisan Stratovolcano 1,625 m (5,331 ft) 1863 178 km
Hakkodasan Stratovolcano(es) 1,585 m (5,200 ft) 1550 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 26°F (-3°C) 3.0 in
March 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 43°F (6°C) 3.3 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
August 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in Warmest
September 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in Wettest
October 53°F (12°C) 4.6 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.9 in

Yakumo has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 25°F in January to 70°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.3") and March the driest (2.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Yakumo

Institution Type Founded Website
北里大学 獣医学部 附属フィールドサイエンスセンター 八雲牧場 University - ,
東京理科大学 長万部キャンパス University - ,

Schools in Yakumo

8 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
八雲高等学校 - - - -
北海道八雲養護学校 - - - -
東野小学校 - - - -
町立野田生中学校 - - - -
町立野田生小学校 - - - -
町立山越小学校 - - - -
町立浜松小学校 - - - -
町立八雲小学校 - - - -
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Museums in Yakumo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ピリカ旧石器文化館

Libraries in Yakumo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
八雲町立図書館0.0

Farmers Markets in Yakumo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
八雲町漁協 地方卸売市場

Hotels in Yakumo

8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

パシフィック温泉ホテル清龍園
ビジネスホテルフレスコ
ペコレラ学舎
八雲温泉おぼこ荘
桜庭旅館
桜野温泉 熊嶺荘
温泉ホテル八雲遊楽亭
銀婚湯

Restaurants in Yakumo

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

亀や
勇内山鮮魚店

Cafes in Yakumo

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ダイニングパスタPiatta

Train Stations in Yakumo

6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kuroiwa
Nodaoi
Otoshibe
Yakumo
Yamakoshi
Yamasaki

Gas Stations in Yakumo

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ENEOS
ENEOS
Hokuren SS
アサヒ商会

Ski Resorts Near Yakumo

16 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Furusatonomori Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kaminokuni Chomin Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Assabu Chomin (Taikoyama) Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niyama Kogen Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Hakodate Nanae Snowpark 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Greenpia Onuma 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Yakumo Choei Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Pirika Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Funamidai Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Rusutsu Resort Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Suttsu Town Ski Area 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Niseko United 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chisennupri 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Asahigaoka Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Iwanai Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Yakumo

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hakodate AirportHKDLarge Airport
JASDF Yakumo Airbase-Small Airport
Shikabe Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yakumo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
八雲神社
創価学会

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tokyo

🇯🇵 About Japan

Capital Tokyo
Population 126,529,100
Area 377,835 km²
GDP (USD) $4,213,167,237,906
GDP per capita $33,836
HDI 0.925
Life expectancy 84.0 years
Internet users 87.0%
Urban population 92.1%
Currency JPY (Yen)
Languages Japanese
Calling code +81
TLD .jp
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Japan

16 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day 元日
Jan 12 Coming of Age Day 成人の日
Feb 11 Foundation Day 建国記念の日
Feb 23 The Emperor's Birthday 天皇誕生日
Mar 20 Vernal Equinox Day 春分の日
Apr 29 Shōwa Day 昭和の日
May 4 Greenery Day みどりの日
May 5 Children's Day こどもの日
May 6 Constitution Memorial Day 憲法記念日
Jul 20 Marine Day 海の日
Aug 11 Mountain Day 山の日
Sep 21 Respect for the Aged Day 敬老の日
Sep 23 Autumnal Equinox Day 秋分の日
Oct 12 Sports Day スポーツの日
Nov 3 Culture Day 文化の日
Nov 23 Labour Thanksgiving Day 勤労感謝の日

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Yakumo has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 50.3 inches, with 13.6 inches of snow.

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