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Yonago, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
148,720 Population 2,909/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,600 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$68,000 home value, $340/mo rent
Yonago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days221 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area51.1 sq mi (132.4 km²)
Population Density2,909/sq mi
Coordinates35.4333°N, 133.3333°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.2"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.99"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

48 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 18 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 73 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 16 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 42 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 25 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 97 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 35 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 8 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 102 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 100 km
Apr 8, 2018 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.7 82 km
Oct 6, 2000 9 km S of Yonago, Japan M4.7 9 km
Jun 26, 2018 8 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan M4.6 78 km
Nov 23, 1990 23 km NNW of Niimi, Japan M4.6 28 km
Apr 8, 2018 9 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.6 85 km
Aug 17, 2021 14 km NNE of Sh?bara, Japan M4.5 57 km
Jan 19, 2001 35 km NE of Tottori, Japan M4.5 108 km
Apr 8, 2018 14 km SSE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.5 80 km
Aug 2, 2021 21 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M4.4 51 km
Apr 8, 2018 13 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.4 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

36 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lan (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Lan Category 1 290 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 277 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 191 km
2018 Trami Category 1 267 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 155 km
2017 Noru Category 1 227 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 293 km
2015 Goni Category 3 213 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 285 km
2014 Halong Category 1 271 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 233 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 123 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 188 km
2004 Songda Category 2 104 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 39 km
2003 Etau Category 2 184 km
1999 Bart Category 2 73 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 241 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 116 km
1997 Rosie Category 1 106 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SW. HONSHU ISLAND Earthquake 3.0 m 804 135 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 72 km
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 83 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 7.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 8.0 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
September 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.8 in Driest

Yonago has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (3.8").

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