Weather & Climate in Yamazakichō-nakabirose, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yamazakichō-nakabirose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 312 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average
38°F (3°C)
July Average
77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
234 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
312 ft (95 m)
Area
341.6 sq mi (884.6 km²)
Population Density
74/sq mi
Coordinates
35.0000°N, 134.5500°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep)8.31"
Driest Month (Dec)1.77"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
250 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
63 km
22 km
Oct 6, 2000
8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan
M6.7
138 km
10 km
Apr 11, 1990
11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan
M6.1
97 km
362 km
Apr 12, 2013
6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan
M5.8
75 km
14 km
Aug 7, 1992
21 km N of Miyazu, Japan
M5.8
98 km
358 km
Aug 20, 1999
22 km SE of Kainan, Japan
M5.7
134 km
66 km
Apr 21, 2000
27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan
M5.5
113 km
347 km
Jun 17, 2018
near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan
M5.5
101 km
10 km
Aug 28, 1991
9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.5
128 km
13 km
Sep 24, 2003
5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan
M5.4
68 km
372 km
Oct 8, 2000
32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan
M5.4
138 km
10 km
Sep 3, 1997
21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.3
124 km
10 km
Sep 16, 2002
24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan
M5.3
87 km
10 km
Jan 11, 2001
15 km E of Tottori, Japan
M5.3
55 km
33 km
Mar 13, 2019
22 km ESE of Anan, Japan
M5.2
135 km
37 km
Oct 8, 2000
8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan
M5.2
120 km
10 km
Jan 30, 1996
67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan
M5.2
145 km
361 km
Mar 16, 1999
10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan
M5.1
118 km
33 km
Apr 16, 1994
16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan
M5.0
103 km
358 km
Jan 16, 1995
20 km SW of Akashi, Japan
M5.0
57 km
10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
41 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2023
Lan
Category 2
75 mph
179 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
84 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
92 mph
159 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
86 mph
47 km
2018
Jongdari
Category 1
75 mph
240 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
122 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
81 mph
263 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
81 mph
224 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
251 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 1
86 mph
232 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
269 km
2011
Roke
Category 3
98 mph
240 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
156 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
86 mph
218 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
241 km
2007
Usagi
Category 2
92 mph
243 km
2005
Nabi
Category 1
75 mph
296 km
2004
Songda
Category 2
86 mph
216 km
2004
Chaba
Category 1
81 mph
122 km
2003
Etau
Category 2
86 mph
81 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1927
SW. HONSHU ISLAND
Eruption + Earthquake
11.3 m
3,022
83 km
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
93 km
1510
OSAKA BAY
Earthquake
2.0 m
—
90 km
1808
E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.5 m
—
124 km
1995
KOBE, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.3 m
6,434
66 km
1791
OASAKA BAY
Earthquake
—
—
96 km
745
OSAKA BAY, JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
82 km
701
SEA OF JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Oki-Dogo (171 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Oki-Dogo
Shield
151 m (495 ft)
Unknown
171 km
Sanbesan
Stratovolcano
1,126 m (3,694 ft)
650
176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
38°F (3°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
February
38°F (3°C)
2.6 in
March
43°F (6°C)
3.8 in
April
54°F (12°C)
5.2 in
May
62°F (17°C)
5.6 in
June
70°F (21°C)
8.2 in
July
77°F (25°C)
7.0 in
August
79°F (26°C)
4.3 in
Warmest
September
72°F (22°C)
8.3 in
Wettest
October
61°F (16°C)
4.4 in
November
51°F (11°C)
3.0 in
December
42°F (6°C)
1.8 in
Driest
Yamazakichō-nakabirose has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.3") and December the driest (1.8").