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Weather & Climate in Yonago, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yonago enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 221 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 221 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 51.1 sq mi (132.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,909/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4333°N, 133.3333°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Oct 6, 2000 | 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan | M6.7 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M5.7 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 16 km | 13 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 97 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 8 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan | M4.9 | 100 km | 26 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M4.7 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 9 km S of Yonago, Japan | M4.7 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 8 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan | M4.6 | 78 km | 35 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 23 km NNW of Niimi, Japan | M4.6 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 9 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M4.6 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 14 km NNE of Sh?bara, Japan | M4.5 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 35 km NE of Tottori, Japan | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 21 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M4.4 | 51 km | 21 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 13 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
36 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 290 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 277 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 191 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 267 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 155 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 227 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 293 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 92 mph | 213 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 285 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 271 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 233 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 123 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 188 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 104 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 39 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 86 mph | 184 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 2 | 92 mph | 73 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 241 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 116 km |
| 1997 | Rosie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 106 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SW. HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 804 | 135 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Sanbesan (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 72 km |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
Yonago has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (3.8").