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Yotsueda, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
1,000 Population 13/sq mi density
814 ft Elevation 248 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$26,600 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, $320/mo rent
Yotsueda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 169 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 104.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days169 days/yr

Geography

Elevation814 ft (248 m)
Area80.2 sq mi (207.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates32.0145°N, 130.7357°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.4"
175% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 18.98"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

661 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Aug 8, 2024 2024 Hyuganada Sea, Japan Earthquake M7.1 78 km
Apr 15, 2016 6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan M7.0 86 km
Jan 13, 2025 15 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.8 80 km
Dec 2, 1996 17 km SW of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 60 km
Oct 19, 1996 5 km SE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.7 71 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 146 km
Jun 11, 2006 15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan M6.3 130 km
May 9, 2019 43 km ESE of Miyazaki, Japan M6.2 108 km
Sep 3, 2009 32 km WSW of Makurazaki, Japan M6.2 119 km
Apr 14, 2016 2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan M6.2 86 km
May 13, 1997 1 km WNW of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 48 km
Apr 2, 2025 56 km ENE of Nishinoomote, Japan M6.1 137 km
Mar 26, 1997 16 km NE of Satsumasendai, Japan M6.1 31 km
Dec 16, 1998 22 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 96 km
Jun 25, 2000 33 km S of Kushima, Japan M6.0 103 km
Apr 14, 2016 5 km ENE of Uto, Japan M6.0 76 km
Apr 30, 1994 8 km SSE of Kushima, Japan M5.9 85 km
Sep 23, 1992 17 km SSW of Makurazaki, Japan M5.8 110 km
Apr 5, 2009 10 km N of Miyazaki, Japan M5.8 64 km
Aug 28, 2014 53 km E of Takanabe, Japan M5.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

72 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 3 51 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 3 26 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 145 km
2020 Maysak Category 1 297 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 57 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 250 km
2018 Trami Category 2 130 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 220 km
2017 Noru Category 1 125 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 86 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 157 km
2015 Goni Category 3 59 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 222 km
2014 Halong Category 1 185 km
2013 Danas Category 1 281 km
2012 Sanba Category 3 269 km
2012 Damrey Category 1 222 km
2012 Guchol Category 1 270 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 296 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 196 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1792 SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND Landslide 55.0 m 15,000 91 km
1780 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Astronomical 6.0 m 46 km
1662 HIUGANADA Earthquake 5.0 m 200 124 km
1914 SEIKAIDO Eruption 3.0 m 63 49 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 123 km
1941 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 1.2 m 2 129 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 123 km
1931 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 130 km
1929 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.7 m 143 km
1961 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.7 m 2 111 km
1996 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.6 m 71 km
2024 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 82 km
1970 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 93 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.3 m 120 km
2025 HYUGANADA SEA Earthquake 0.2 m 82 km
1996 SEA OF JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 60 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 121 km
1969 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 130 km
1987 KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 0.0 m 2 104 km
1828 AMAKUSA SEA Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kirishimayama (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kirishimayama Shield 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2018 15 km
Yonemaru-Sumiyoshiike Maar(s) 40 m (131 ft) -6200 30 km
Aira Caldera 1,117 m (3,665 ft) 2020 47 km
Ata Caldera(s) 924 m (3,031 ft) 885 90 km
Unzendake Complex 1,483 m (4,865 ft) 1996 93 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 103 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 129 km
Kikai Caldera 704 m (2,310 ft) 2020 142 km
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 154 km
Kuchinoerabujima Stratovolcano(es) 657 m (2,156 ft) 2020 182 km
Fukue Shield(s) 315 m (1,033 ft) -400 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 6.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 9.2 in
May 62°F (17°C) 10.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 19.0 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 18.8 in
August 76°F (25°C) 11.3 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 9.3 in
October 62°F (16°C) 4.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
December 42°F (5°C) 2.8 in Driest

Yotsueda has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 104.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (19.0") and December the driest (2.8").

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