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Yamashita, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
32,207
Population
183/sq mi density
125 ft
Elevation
38 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,800 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Yamashita enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 189 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 189 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 176.0 sq mi (455.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 183/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5655°N, 133.7028°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 28.0 m | 3,000 | 131 km |
| 1707 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 25.7 m | 5,000 | 110 km |
| 1605 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 128 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 86 km |
| 1808 | E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 108 km |
| 1498 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
| 1361 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | 660 | 136 km |
| 1331 | OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 139 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 8.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in |
Yamashita has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 80.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (2.1").