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Yuzawa, Japan
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4.1
/5.0
A
Great
7,926
Population
58/sq mi density
1,125 ft
Elevation
343 meters
47°F
Avg Temperature
8°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$28,700 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent
Yuzawa experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches. The area receives 17.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-4°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 211 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 138.0 sq mi (357.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 58/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9380°N, 138.8133°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 150 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 101 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 149 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | — | 15 | 76 km |
| 1802 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 19 | 96 km |
| 1762 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 70 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 89 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Shiga (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 38 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 42 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 44 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 51 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 52 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 62 km |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 63 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 64 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 65 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 69 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 86 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 87 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 104 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 8.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.4 in |
Yuzawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 24°F in January to 71°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and March the driest (3.9").