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
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People
Climate
| Population | 15,826 |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2539°, 140.2692° |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
| Country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| State / Province | Hokkaido |
| Average Temperature | 47°F (8°C) |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.3 inches (1,277 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 13.6 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below Japan avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2539°N, 140.2692°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
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 | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Yakumo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ピリカ旧石器文化館 |
Libraries in Yakumo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八雲町立図書館 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Yakumo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 八雲町漁協 地方卸売市場 |
Hotels in Yakumo
8 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Yakumo
2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Yakumo
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Yakumo
6 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Yakumo
4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Hakodate Airport | HKD | Large Airport |
| JASDF Yakumo Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| Shikabe Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Yakumo
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 八雲神社 | |
| 創価学会 |
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Public Holidays in Japan
16 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Yakumo
What is the population of Yakumo?
Yakumo has a population of 15,826 residents and is located in Japan..
What is the weather like in Yakumo?
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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