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Weather & Climate in Yahaba, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yahaba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 430 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 239 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 29.6 sq mi (76.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 949/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6111°N, 141.1474°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,666 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| May 26, 2003 | 27 km SSW of ?funato, Japan | M7.0 | 92 km | 68 km |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 30 km E of Ishinomaki, Japan | M7.0 | 136 km | 43 km |
| Jan 6, 1995 | 63 km ESE of Hachinohe, Japan | M7.0 | 113 km | 27 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 24 km WSW of Mizusawa, Japan | M6.9 | 69 km | 8 km |
| Jul 23, 2008 | 29 km ENE of Morioka, Japan | M6.8 | 34 km | 108 km |
| May 12, 2015 | 32 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.8 | 109 km | 35 km |
| Jun 22, 2011 | 41 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.7 | 98 km | 33 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 50 km ESE of ?tsuchi, Japan | M6.6 | 120 km | 26 km |
| Dec 2, 2001 | 3 km NW of Hanamaki, Japan | M6.5 | 24 km | 124 km |
| Nov 3, 2002 | 30 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.4 | 108 km | 39 km |
| Jul 23, 2011 | 21 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 98 km | 41 km |
| Jul 4, 2010 | 37 km E of Miyako, Japan | M6.3 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Apr 19, 2020 | 31 km SE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 109 km | 38 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 47 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan | M6.3 | 119 km | 43 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 49 km ESE of Kamaishi, Japan | M6.3 | 122 km | 45 km |
| Jun 17, 2012 | 19 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.3 | 97 km | 36 km |
| Dec 28, 1994 | 80 km NE of Miyako, Japan | M6.2 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Mar 17, 2011 | 57 km NNE of Miyako, Japan | M6.2 | 105 km | 29 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 45 km SE of Kamaishi, Japan | M6.2 | 117 km | 56 km |
| Mar 25, 2011 | 36 km SSE of ?funato, Japan | M6.2 | 113 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
10 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 1 | 75 mph | 283 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 69 mph | 167 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 63 mph | 283 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 1 | 75 mph | 101 km |
| 2000 | Kirogi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 153 km |
| 2000 | Sonamu | Category 1 | 63 mph | 294 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 1 | 58 mph | 62 km |
| 1996 | Violet | Category 1 | 75 mph | 281 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 1 | 40 mph | 262 km |
| 1993 | Vernon | Category 1 | 69 mph | 270 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
17 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.9 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1861 | OFF MIYAGI | Earthquake | 3.9 m | - | 144 km |
| 2008 | ARATOZAWA, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | 2.5 m | 23 | 69 km |
| 1846 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 117 km |
| 1810 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 57 | 111 km |
| 1804 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 450 | 120 km |
| 1989 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.9 m | - | 140 km |
| 1912 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 123 km |
| 1960 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 138 km |
| 1901 | OFF NORTHEAST COAST HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 18 | 147 km |
| 1898 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 134 km |
| 1954 | MIYAGI, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
| 1894 | YAMAGATA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | 726 | 140 km |
| 1766 | SANRIKU | Earthquake | - | 1,700 | 148 km |
| 1763 | SANRIKU, HACHIONHE | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1644 | HONJO, AKITA | Earthquake | - | 117 | 93 km |
| 1088 | MIYAKO, IWATE PREFECTURE | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
| 850 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Iwatesan (30 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Iwatesan | Complex | 2,038 m (6,686 ft) | 1919 | 30 km |
| Akita-Komagatake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,637 m (5,371 ft) | 1971 | 34 km |
| Hachimantai | Stratovolcano | 1,613 m (5,292 ft) | -5350 | 46 km |
| Akita-Yakeyama | Stratovolcano | 1,366 m (4,482 ft) | 1997 | 52 km |
| Kurikomayama | Stratovolcano | 1,627 m (5,338 ft) | 1950 | 79 km |
| Towada | Caldera | 1,011 m (3,317 ft) | 915 | 103 km |
| Naruko | Caldera | 470 m (1,542 ft) | 837 | 104 km |
| Chokaisan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,236 m (7,336 ft) | 1974 | 110 km |
| Hakkodasan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,585 m (5,200 ft) | 1550 | 119 km |
| Megata | Maar(s) | 291 m (955 ft) | -2050 | 127 km |
| Iwakisan | Stratovolcano | 1,625 m (5,331 ft) | 1863 | 137 km |
| Zaozan [Zaosan] | Complex | 1,841 m (6,040 ft) | 1940 | 174 km |
| Osorezan | Stratovolcano | 878 m (2,881 ft) | 1787 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 6.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in |
Yahaba has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 26°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.0") and February the driest (2.7").