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Yamagata, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
248,772
Population
1,390/sq mi density
1,053 ft
Elevation
321 meters
49°F
Avg Temperature
9°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Yamagata experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Area | 179.0 sq mi (463.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2333°N, 140.3667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1833 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 85 | 129 km |
| 1964 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 5.8 m | 36 | 100 km |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 139 km |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | — | 146 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 99 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 130 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 150 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 135 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 98 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 145 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 121 km |
| 2019 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 90 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 148 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 148 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 107 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 146 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | 726 | 89 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | — | 117 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (12 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 12 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 56 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 64 km |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 66 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 75 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 89 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 100 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 113 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 128 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 157 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 171 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 174 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 177 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 181 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.6 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.3 in |
Yamagata has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (2.9").