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Yusuhara, Japan

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4.1 /5.0
A Great
3,307 Population 36/sq mi density
2,224 ft Elevation 678 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°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
Yusuhara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.9 inches. The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Area91.3 sq mi (236.4 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates33.3833°N, 132.9167°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.9"
137% above US avg
Snowfall 6.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.90"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

180 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 5, 2025.

Mar 24, 2001 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan M6.8 86 km
Jan 21, 2022 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M6.3 110 km
Apr 17, 2024 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan M6.3 53 km
Mar 13, 2014 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan M6.3 107 km
Apr 25, 2001 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.7 104 km
Jul 12, 2015 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan M5.5 116 km
May 22, 1998 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan M5.5 133 km
Mar 27, 2006 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.5 112 km
Mar 2, 2017 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan M5.3 113 km
Jul 17, 2021 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan M5.2 105 km
Mar 25, 2001 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan M5.2 79 km
Jan 29, 2012 13 km E of Nobeoka, Japan M5.1 136 km
Apr 2, 1997 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan M5.1 65 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 76 km
Apr 15, 2016 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan M5.1 119 km
Apr 15, 2016 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan M5.1 144 km
Feb 18, 2018 27 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 97 km
Jan 3, 1991 22 km W of ?zu, Japan M5.0 58 km
Aug 5, 2009 18 km ESE of Nobeoka, Japan M5.0 137 km
Jun 20, 2017 15 km SE of Saiki, Japan M5.0 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

59 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Shanshan (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 2 263 km
2023 Lan Category 1 260 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 2 216 km
2020 Chan-hom Category 1 299 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 195 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 129 km
2018 Trami Category 1 121 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 158 km
2017 Noru Category 1 79 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 85 km
2015 Goni Category 3 231 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 136 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 185 km
2014 Halong Category 1 56 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 205 km
2011 Roke Category 4 248 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 80 km
2009 Melor Category 1 248 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 148 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

11 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 708 113 km
1968 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 3.1 m 1 127 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m 141 km
1769 SW. KYUSHU ISLAND Earthquake 2.5 m 148 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 143 km
1939 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 0.8 m 1 148 km
1984 KYUSHU, JAPAN Earthquake 0.2 m 143 km
1899 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 95 km
1715 SEIKAIDO Earthquake 113 km
1698 SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO Earthquake 113 km
1597 BEPPU BAY, JAPAN Eruption + Earthquake 40 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi Lava dome(s) 1,584 m (5,197 ft) 867 142 km
Kujusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,791 m (5,876 ft) 1996 159 km
Abu Shield(s) 641 m (2,103 ft) -6850 174 km
Asosan Caldera 1,592 m (5,223 ft) 2020 178 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in
March 42°F (5°C) 5.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 8.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 9.7 in
June 65°F (19°C) 13.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 13.9 in
August 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in Warmest
September 68°F (20°C) 10.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in

Yusuhara has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (2.6").

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