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Weather & Climate in Yatsuomachi-higashikumisaka, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yatsuomachi-higashikumisaka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 192 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 192 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 918.0 sq mi (2,377.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 24/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5667°N, 137.1333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
582 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Jan 1, 2024 | 2024 Noto Peninsula, Japan Earthquake | M7.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 25, 2007 | 46 km NW of Nanao, Japan | M6.7 | 98 km | 8 km |
| Feb 7, 1993 | 69 km NNE of Nanao, Japan | M6.6 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | 13 km E of Arai, Japan | M6.2 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 8 km SW of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 49 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M6.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 42 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 2011 | eastern Honshu, Japan | M5.7 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 40 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.7 | 99 km | 9 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 43 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 7 km N of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 54 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.6 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 15, 1998 | 22 km WSW of Hotaka, Japan | M5.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 1, 2024 | 56 km NE of Anamizu, Japan | M5.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 2011 | 8 km WSW of Iiyama, Japan | M5.5 | 106 km | 17 km |
| Jan 2, 2024 | 11 km W of Anamizu, Japan | M5.4 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Aug 26, 2010 | 25 km ENE of Katsuyama, Japan | M5.4 | 60 km | 278 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 7 km W of Nanao, Japan | M5.4 | 59 km | 267 km |
| Mar 12, 2020 | 26 km NNW of Nanao, Japan | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Oct 5, 2011 | 24 km W of ?machi, Japan | M5.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
30 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 3 | 98 mph | 271 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 1 | 92 mph | 230 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 94 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 1 | 81 mph | 230 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 218 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 195 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 290 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 215 km |
| 2005 | Mawar | Category 2 | 81 mph | 265 km |
| 2004 | Ma-on | Category 3 | 92 mph | 242 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 1 | 81 mph | 261 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 1 | 69 mph | 130 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 1 | 58 mph | 136 km |
| 2002 | Higos | Category 2 | 86 mph | 259 km |
| 2001 | Danas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 262 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 1 | 81 mph | 273 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 36 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 128 km |
| 1998 | Stella | Category 1 | 69 mph | 233 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 1 | 63 mph | 88 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
14 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2024 | HONSHU: W COAST | Eruption + Earthquake | 11.3 m | 549 | 103 km |
| 1909 | ANEGAWA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 1.8 m | 41 | 150 km |
| 1993 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 119 km |
| 1987 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 118 km |
| 2023 | NOTO PENINSULA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 109 km |
| 2007 | HONSHU: W COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 98 km |
| 1892 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 57 km |
| 1799 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 48 km |
| 1751 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 2,100 | 111 km |
| 1726 | KATSUYAMA | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1614 | NIIGATA PREFECTURE | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1448 | SADO, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
| 887 | NIIGATA | Earthquake | — | 2,000 | 135 km |
| 863 | NW. HONSHU ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Midagahara (41 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Midagahara | Stratovolcano | 2,621 m (8,599 ft) | 1839 | 41 km |
| Washiba-Kumonotaira | Shield(s) | 2,924 m (9,593 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Yakedake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,455 m (8,054 ft) | 1995 | 56 km |
| Hakusan | Stratovolcano | 2,702 m (8,865 ft) | 1659 | 56 km |
| Norikuradake | Stratovolcano(es) | 3,026 m (9,928 ft) | -50 | 64 km |
| Ontakesan | Complex | 3,067 m (10,062 ft) | 2014 | 81 km |
| Niigata-Yakeyama | Lava dome | 2,400 m (7,874 ft) | 1998 | 90 km |
| Myokosan | Stratovolcano | 2,454 m (8,051 ft) | -750 | 95 km |
| Yokodake | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,480 m (8,136 ft) | 1200 | 119 km |
| Shiga | Shield(s) | 2,041 m (6,696 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 125 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 126 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 154 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 184 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 196 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 8.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.4 in |
Yatsuomachi-higashikumisaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 79.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (5.0").