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Yamakiya, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
12,170
Population
158/sq mi density
1,913 ft
Elevation
583 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$28,300 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Yamakiya experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.0°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Area | 76.9 sq mi (199.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6053°N, 140.6605°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1835 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 2016 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.4 m | — | 68 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 101 km |
| 1938 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.3 m | — | 114 km |
| 1897 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 120 km |
| 1959 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 136 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.8 m | — | 100 km |
| 1978 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 28 | 137 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1938 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 102 km |
| 2022 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 4 | 82 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 127 km |
| 2008 | OFF EAST COAST OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 137 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 130 km |
| 2021 | OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 97 km |
| 1987 | E. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 114 km |
| 1927 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 122 km |
| 2011 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 3 | 110 km |
| 2005 | E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Adatarayama (34 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Adatarayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,728 m (5,669 ft) | 1996 | 34 km |
| Azumayama | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,949 m (6,394 ft) | 1977 | 39 km |
| Bandaisan | Stratovolcano | 1,816 m (5,958 ft) | 1888 | 52 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 63 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 82 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 98 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 111 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 125 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 136 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 140 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 142 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 145 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 151 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 174 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.7 in |
Yamakiya has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 31°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.0") and January the driest (1.5").