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Yamaga, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
49,082
Population
424/sq mi density
115 ft
Elevation
35 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,200 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,000 home value, $350/mo rent
Yamaga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 197 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 115.7 sq mi (299.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 424/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0167°N, 130.6891°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1792 | SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND | Landslide | 55.0 m | 15,000 | 47 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 99 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 146 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 146 km |
| 1996 | KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 146 km |
| 1970 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 131 km |
| 1996 | SEA OF JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 149 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 137 km |
| 1828 | AMAKUSA SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
| 1619 | YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 58 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 91 km |
| 744 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1,520 | 71 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Asosan (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 41 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 46 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 53 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 72 km |
| Kirishimayama | Shield | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2018 | 122 km |
| Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike | Maar(s) | 40 m (131 ft) | -6200 | 139 km |
| Aira | Caldera | 1,117 m (3,665 ft) | 2020 | 158 km |
| Fukue | Shield(s) | 315 m (1,033 ft) | -400 | 177 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 6.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 15.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
Yamaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 82.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.8") and December the driest (2.3").