Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yokkaichi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average
59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average
41°F (5°C)
July Average
79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days
217 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
49 ft (15 m)
Area
233.8 sq mi (605.6 km²)
Population Density
226/sq mi
Coordinates
33.5354°N, 131.3281°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall65.6"
73% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)10.71"
Driest Month (Jan)2.05"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
332 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M7.0.
Apr 15, 2016
6 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan
M7.0
99 km
10 km
Mar 24, 2001
16 km SSW of Kure, Japan
M6.8
126 km
50 km
Mar 20, 2005
28 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan
M6.6
115 km
10 km
Apr 17, 2024
18 km W of Uwajima, Japan
M6.3
101 km
32 km
Mar 13, 2014
32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan
M6.3
49 km
79 km
Jan 21, 2022
27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan
M6.3
112 km
39 km
Jun 11, 2006
15 km S of Tsukawaki, Japan
M6.3
48 km
140 km
Apr 14, 2016
2 km SSE of Kumamoto, Japan
M6.2
101 km
9 km
Apr 14, 2016
5 km ENE of Uto, Japan
M6.0
109 km
8 km
Jun 25, 1997
17 km E of Hagi, Japan
M5.9
99 km
10 km
Apr 15, 2016
6 km S of Kikuchi, Japan
M5.7
83 km
10 km
Apr 25, 2001
18 km SE of Saiki, Japan
M5.7
102 km
33 km
Apr 19, 2005
8 km NNW of Maebaru-ch??, Japan
M5.5
107 km
19 km
Apr 15, 2016
10 km NE of Aso, Japan
M5.5
61 km
13 km
Apr 18, 2016
8 km NNE of Aso, Japan
M5.5
62 km
10 km
Jul 12, 2015
12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan
M5.5
69 km
53 km
Mar 27, 2006
45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan
M5.5
129 km
35 km
May 22, 1998
9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan
M5.5
20 km
81 km
Apr 15, 2016
5 km WSW of Aso, Japan
M5.4
74 km
4 km
Apr 14, 2016
14 km ESE of Kumamoto, Japan
M5.4
100 km
10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
58 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2024
Shanshan
Category 2
98 mph
150 km
2022
Nanmadol
Category 2
98 mph
68 km
2022
Hinnamnor
Category 1
81 mph
269 km
2020
Haishen
Category 2
98 mph
215 km
2020
Maysak
Category 1
92 mph
289 km
2019
Francisco
Category 1
81 mph
98 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
263 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
98 mph
208 km
2018
Prapiroon
Category 1
69 mph
199 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
186 km
2016
Malakas
Category 2
86 mph
179 km
2015
Goni
Category 3
104 mph
87 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
81 mph
283 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
86 mph
193 km
2013
Danas
Category 1
69 mph
263 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
198 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
283 km
2007
Usagi
Category 3
98 mph
5 km
2007
Man-yi
Category 2
86 mph
161 km
2006
Shanshan
Category 2
98 mph
100 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 55.0 m (180 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1792
SHIMABARA BAY, KYUSHU ISLAND
Landslide
55.0 m
15,000
130 km
1026
OFF MASUDA, SHIMANE PREFECTURE
Earthquake
10.0 m
1,001
147 km
1596
BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU
Eruption + Earthquake
8.0 m
708
43 km
1984
KYUSHU, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.2 m
—
140 km
1899
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
130 km
1715
SEIKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
43 km
1698
SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO
Earthquake
—
—
43 km
1619
YATSUSHIRO, JAPAN
Earthquake
—
—
134 km
1597
BEPPU BAY, JAPAN
Eruption + Earthquake
—
40
36 km
744
SW. KYUSHU ISLAND
Earthquake
—
1,520
148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (29 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Yufu-Tsurumi
Lava dome(s)
1,584 m (5,197 ft)
867
29 km
Kujusan
Stratovolcano(es)
1,791 m (5,876 ft)
1996
51 km
Asosan
Caldera
1,592 m (5,223 ft)
2020
75 km
Abu
Shield(s)
641 m (2,103 ft)
-6850
110 km
Unzendake
Complex
1,483 m (4,865 ft)
1996
129 km
Kirishimayama
Shield
1,700 m (5,577 ft)
2018
183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
41°F (5°C)
2.1 in
Coldest, Driest
February
42°F (5°C)
3.2 in
March
47°F (9°C)
4.0 in
April
57°F (14°C)
5.9 in
May
64°F (18°C)
6.0 in
June
72°F (22°C)
10.7 in
Wettest
July
79°F (26°C)
10.6 in
August
80°F (27°C)
5.7 in
Warmest
September
73°F (23°C)
8.7 in
October
64°F (18°C)
4.1 in
November
54°F (12°C)
2.6 in
December
45°F (7°C)
2.1 in
Yokkaichi has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (2.1").