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Yamaguchi, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
193,966
Population
491/sq mi density
515 ft
Elevation
157 meters
57°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,400 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Yamaguchi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 395.1 sq mi (1,023.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 491/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1833°N, 131.4667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 75 km |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 101 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 94 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Abu (37 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 37 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 101 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 124 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 148 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 150 km |
| Unzendake | Complex | 1,483 m (4,865 ft) | 1996 | 192 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 7.4 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 12.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
Yamaguchi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 74.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.5") and December the driest (2.5").