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Weather & Climate in Yura, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yura enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 134.5 sq mi (348.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4833°N, 133.7500°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
71 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 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 1992 | 21 km N of Miyazu, Japan | M5.8 | 130 km | 358 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 52 km | 13 km |
| Sep 24, 2003 | 5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan | M5.4 | 132 km | 372 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 59 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jan 16, 1995 | 20 km SW of Akashi, Japan | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1990 | 24 km NNW of Kariya, Japan | M4.9 | 76 km | 26 km |
| Aug 10, 1990 | 7 km NNE of Ayabe, Japan | M4.7 | 139 km | 378 km |
| Feb 18, 1995 | 16 km NW of Sumoto, Japan | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M4.7 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 9 km S of Yonago, Japan | M4.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 1995 | 18 km NNW of Sumoto, Japan | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2004 | 9 km WNW of Kobe, Japan | M4.6 | 148 km | 397 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 9 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
35 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 2.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 267 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 168 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 92 mph | 246 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 131 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 206 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 1 | 81 mph | 299 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 251 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 81 mph | 281 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 81 mph | 279 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 223 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 69 mph | 156 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 226 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 142 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 66 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 86 mph | 163 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 2 | 92 mph | 107 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 220 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 103 km |
| 1997 | Rosie | Category 1 | 86 mph | 86 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 2 | 81 mph | 32 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 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 | 123 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 109 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
Yura has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 67.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and December the driest (3.9").