Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kannabechō-yahiro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average
39°F (4°C)
July Average
79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
237 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
56 ft (17 m)
Area
352.9 sq mi (913.9 km²)
Population Density
116/sq mi
Coordinates
34.5581°N, 133.4180°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall54.4"
43% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)8.74"
Driest Month (Dec)1.42"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
111 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M6.9.
Jan 16, 1995
8 km S of Akashi, Japan
M6.9
147 km
22 km
Mar 24, 2001
16 km SSW of Kure, Japan
M6.8
98 km
50 km
Oct 6, 2000
8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan
M6.7
103 km
10 km
Apr 12, 2013
6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan
M5.8
131 km
14 km
Apr 8, 2018
8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan
M5.7
111 km
10 km
Aug 28, 1991
9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.5
89 km
13 km
Oct 8, 2000
32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan
M5.4
74 km
10 km
Sep 16, 2002
24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan
M5.3
81 km
10 km
Jan 11, 2001
15 km E of Tottori, Japan
M5.3
136 km
33 km
Sep 3, 1997
21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.3
76 km
10 km
Mar 25, 2001
22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan
M5.2
101 km
43 km
Oct 8, 2000
8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan
M5.2
90 km
10 km
Apr 26, 2007
15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan
M5.1
73 km
50 km
Jun 3, 2011
9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan
M5.0
113 km
10 km
Jan 16, 1995
20 km SW of Akashi, Japan
M5.0
129 km
10 km
Feb 26, 2024
18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan
M4.9
140 km
42 km
Sep 28, 1990
24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan
M4.9
88 km
26 km
Jun 18, 2021
1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan
M4.9
141 km
42 km
Jun 16, 2022
5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan
M4.9
126 km
40 km
Jun 9, 2020
15 km SE of Susaki, Japan
M4.8
142 km
18 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
47 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2023
Lan
Category 1
69 mph
231 km
2022
Nanmadol
Category 1
86 mph
281 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
138 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
92 mph
176 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
86 mph
118 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
146 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
86 mph
196 km
2015
Goni
Category 3
98 mph
232 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
81 mph
192 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 2
92 mph
252 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
174 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
257 km
2011
Roke
Category 3
98 mph
295 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
143 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
86 mph
289 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
237 km
2007
Usagi
Category 2
92 mph
173 km
2007
Man-yi
Category 1
81 mph
214 km
2006
Shanshan
Category 1
81 mph
284 km
2005
Nabi
Category 1
75 mph
203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 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
61 km
1808
E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.5 m
—
147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Sanbesan (97 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Sanbesan
Stratovolcano
1,126 m (3,694 ft)
650
97 km
Abu
Shield(s)
641 m (2,103 ft)
-6850
167 km
Oki-Dogo
Shield
151 m (495 ft)
Unknown
180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
39°F (4°C)
1.7 in
Coldest
February
39°F (4°C)
2.3 in
March
45°F (7°C)
3.4 in
April
55°F (13°C)
5.1 in
May
64°F (18°C)
5.4 in
June
71°F (22°C)
8.7 in
Wettest
July
79°F (26°C)
8.0 in
August
81°F (27°C)
4.5 in
Warmest
September
73°F (23°C)
7.4 in
October
62°F (17°C)
4.1 in
November
52°F (11°C)
2.5 in
December
43°F (6°C)
1.4 in
Driest
Kannabechō-yahiro has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (1.4").