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Weather & Climate in Yanase, Japan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Yanase experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,103 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,103 ft (641 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.4 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates33.6207°N, 134.1127°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.7"
134% above US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.86"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.9.

Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Akashi, Japan M6.9 136 km 22 km
Apr 12, 2013 6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan M5.8 106 km 14 km
Aug 20, 1999 22 km SE of Kainan, Japan M5.7 128 km 66 km
Mar 13, 2019 22 km ESE of Anan, Japan M5.2 72 km 37 km
Apr 26, 2007 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan M5.1 69 km 50 km
Oct 20, 1991 45 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 110 km 41 km
Apr 14, 2000 10 km SSW of Tanabe, Japan M5.1 111 km 35 km
Jan 16, 1995 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan M5.0 122 km 10 km
Jul 5, 2011 12 km NNW of Gob?, Japan M5.0 103 km 16 km
Sep 28, 1990 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan M4.9 148 km 26 km
Aug 22, 1994 39 km S of Anan, Japan M4.9 45 km 38 km
Jun 16, 2022 5 km S of Komatsushimach?, Japan M4.9 56 km 40 km
Mar 11, 2019 6 km SE of Kihoku-ch?, Japan M4.9 136 km 44 km
Oct 13, 1995 10 km ESE of Akashi, Japan M4.9 144 km 18 km
Feb 21, 2011 12 km NNW of Tanabe, Japan M4.9 115 km 55 km
Jun 18, 2021 1 km ENE of ?zu, Japan M4.9 144 km 42 km
May 26, 2005 6 km SSW of Kan’onjich?, Japan M4.8 67 km 38 km
Oct 4, 2011 14 km SW of Wakimachi, Japan M4.8 39 km 43 km
Jun 9, 2020 15 km SE of Susaki, Japan M4.8 76 km 18 km
Jan 16, 1995 8 km S of Izumisano, Japan M4.8 136 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

51 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2023 Lan Category 2 81 mph 147 km
2019 Francisco Category 1 81 mph 289 km
2018 Jebi Category 3 98 mph 40 km
2018 Trami Category 1 98 mph 54 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 92 mph 46 km
2018 Jongdari Category 1 75 mph 292 km
2017 Lan Category 2 104 mph 265 km
2017 Noru Category 1 69 mph 36 km
2016 Malakas Category 1 86 mph 108 km
2015 Nangka Category 1 86 mph 71 km
2014 Phanfone Category 2 92 mph 138 km
2014 Halong Category 1 81 mph 102 km
2012 Jelawat Category 1 92 mph 135 km
2011 Roke Category 4 98 mph 175 km
2011 Ma-on Category 1 86 mph 22 km
2009 Melor Category 1 92 mph 172 km
2008 Sinlaku Category 1 75 mph 117 km
2007 Usagi Category 3 98 mph 252 km
2007 Man-yi Category 1 81 mph 159 km
2004 Ma-on Category 4 98 mph 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

13 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 28.0 m (92 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1854 NANKAIDO Earthquake 28.0 m 3,000 101 km
1707 NANKAIDO Earthquake 25.7 m 5,000 79 km
1605 NANKAIDO Earthquake 10.0 m 5,000 101 km
684 NANKAIDO Earthquake 3.0 m 125 km
1711 SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN Earthquake 2.0 m 1,000 76 km
1808 E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 1.5 m 71 km
1948 TOKAIDO Earthquake 0.6 m 150 km
1995 KOBE, JAPAN Earthquake 0.3 m 6,434 139 km
1498 NANKAIDO Earthquake 102 km
1361 NANKAIDO Earthquake 660 108 km
1331 OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE Earthquake 101 km
1099 NANKAIDO Earthquake 146 km
887 NANKAIDO Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 5.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 8.7 in
May 60°F (16°C) 9.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 13.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 11.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 12.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 6.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
December 40°F (5°C) 2.1 in Driest

Yanase has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 88.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and December the driest (2.1").

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