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Yoshino, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
6,002
Population
27/sq mi density
1,542 ft
Elevation
470 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
15°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
Yoshino enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,542 ft (470 m) |
| Area | 225.7 sq mi (584.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3167°N, 133.1333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 133 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 128 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 122 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 136 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (162 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 162 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 177 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 193 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 9.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 13.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 13.4 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 11.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in |
Yoshino has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 89.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and January the driest (2.3").