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Weather & Climate in Yae, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yae enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 204 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Area | 288.4 sq mi (746.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6833°N, 132.5333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Mar 24, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan | M6.8 | 67 km | 50 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan | M6.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan | M6.3 | 129 km | 79 km |
| Jun 25, 1997 | 17 km E of Hagi, Japan | M5.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M5.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2021 | 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan | M5.2 | 135 km | 64 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan | M5.2 | 74 km | 43 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 121 km | 50 km |
| Aug 14, 1993 | 19 km SW of ?zu, Japan | M5.0 | 147 km | 41 km |
| Jan 3, 1991 | 22 km W of ?zu, Japan | M5.0 | 134 km | 63 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan | M5.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2001 | 40 km W of ?zu, Japan | M4.9 | 130 km | 49 km |
| Aug 15, 2016 | 26 km ENE of Kitsuki, Japan | M4.9 | 146 km | 72 km |
| Feb 26, 2024 | 18 km N of Yawatahama, Japan | M4.9 | 118 km | 42 km |
| Jul 1, 2016 | 17 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan | M4.9 | 147 km | 79 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
45 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 265 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 267 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 214 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 238 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 198 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 208 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 86 mph | 228 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 98 mph | 151 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 248 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 200 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 209 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 2 | 92 mph | 92 km |
| 2007 | Man-yi | Category 1 | 81 mph | 222 km |
| 2006 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 92 mph | 210 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 122 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 75 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 2 | 92 mph | 76 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 86 mph | 204 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 10.0 m (33 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1026 | OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 1,001 | 68 km |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 54 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 52 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 88 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 181 km |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 188 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 6.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 10.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
Yae has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 72.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and December the driest (3.0").