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Yamanobe, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
13,725 Population 386/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°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
Yamanobe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 241 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days241 days/yr

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.1 km²)
Population Density386/sq mi
Coordinates38.2911°N, 140.2667°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.18"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,366 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 23, 2025.

Mar 16, 2022 57 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.3 132 km
Feb 13, 2021 73 km ENE of Namie, Japan M7.1 146 km
Apr 7, 2011 29 km ESE of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.1 115 km
Mar 20, 2021 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan M7.0 122 km
May 26, 2003 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan M7.0 129 km
Jun 13, 2008 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan M6.9 98 km
May 1, 2021 30 km SSE of Onagawa Ch?, Japan M6.9 117 km
Apr 11, 2011 17 km SSW of Ishikawa, Japan M6.6 144 km
Mar 14, 2010 59 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.5 131 km
Dec 2, 2001 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan M6.5 143 km
Jun 18, 2019 31 km WSW of Tsuruoka, Japan M6.4 79 km
Jul 24, 2011 43 km NE of Namie, Japan M6.3 117 km
Aug 4, 2019 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.3 131 km
Mar 11, 2011 30 km NNE of Namie, Japan M6.3 103 km
Aug 19, 2011 61 km ENE of Namie, Japan M6.2 140 km
Jul 25, 2003 7 km NW of Matsushima, Japan M6.1 65 km
Mar 12, 2011 55 km SE of Ishinomaki, Japan M6.1 130 km
May 13, 2011 31 km ESE of Namie, Japan M6.1 137 km
Mar 12, 2011 29 km SSE of Namie, Japan M6.1 140 km
Mar 11, 2011 15 km E of Namie, Japan M6.0 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Faxai (2019).

Year Name Category Closest
2019 Faxai Category 2 209 km
2019 Hagibis Category 1 134 km
2011 Roke Category 1 282 km
2005 Mawar Category 1 260 km
2004 Ma-on Category 2 198 km
2002 Higos Category 1 48 km
2001 Danas Category 1 211 km
2000 Kirogi Category 1 161 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 79 km
1998 Stella Category 1 238 km
1996 Violet Category 1 264 km
1995 Ryan Category 1 251 km
1993 Vernon Category 1 163 km
1981 Thad Category 1 255 km
1981 Gay Category 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 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 85 118 km
1964 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 5.8 m 36 91 km
1835 SANRIKU Earthquake 5.0 m 149 km
2008 ARATOZAWA, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 2.5 m 23 98 km
2016 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.4 m 140 km
1897 SANRIKU Earthquake 1.0 m 144 km
1804 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 450 89 km
2022 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.3 m 4 132 km
2019 NIIGATA Earthquake 0.1 m 80 km
2021 OFF FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 0.1 m 1 143 km
2011 E. COAST HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 3 115 km
1894 YAMAGATA, JAPAN Earthquake 726 79 km
1762 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 139 km
1644 HONJO, AKITA Earthquake 117 124 km
850 NW. HONSHU ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zaozan [Zaosan] (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zaozan [Zaosan] Complex 1,841 m (6,040 ft) 1940 22 km
Azumayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,949 m (6,394 ft) 1977 62 km
Naruko Caldera 470 m (1,542 ft) 837 63 km
Adatarayama Stratovolcano(es) 1,728 m (5,669 ft) 1996 72 km
Bandaisan Stratovolcano 1,816 m (5,958 ft) 1888 79 km
Kurikomayama Stratovolcano 1,627 m (5,338 ft) 1950 87 km
Chokaisan Stratovolcano(es) 2,236 m (7,336 ft) 1974 92 km
Numazawa Shield 835 m (2,740 ft) -3400 113 km
Nasudake Stratovolcano(es) 1,915 m (6,283 ft) 1963 132 km
Takaharayama Stratovolcano 1,795 m (5,889 ft) -4570 161 km
Akita-Komagatake Stratovolcano(es) 1,637 m (5,371 ft) 1971 170 km
Hiuchigatake Stratovolcano 2,356 m (7,730 ft) 1544 172 km
Omanago Group Lava dome(s) 2,341 m (7,680 ft) -3050 179 km
Nantaisan Stratovolcano 2,486 m (8,156 ft) -9540 183 km
Nikko-Shiranesan Shield 2,578 m (8,458 ft) 1952 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.3 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in Driest
April 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 67°F (20°C) 5.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in

Yamanobe has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.2") and March the driest (3.1").

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