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Weather & Climate in Yusuhara, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Yusuhara experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 177 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,224 ft (678 m) |
| Area | 91.3 sq mi (236.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3833°N, 132.9167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.8.
| Mar 24, 2001 | 16 km SSW of Kure, Japan | M6.8 | 86 km | 50 km |
| Jan 21, 2022 | 27 km SSE of Saiki, Japan | M6.3 | 110 km | 39 km |
| Apr 17, 2024 | 18 km W of Uwajima, Japan | M6.3 | 53 km | 32 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 32 km SSW of Hikari, Japan | M6.3 | 107 km | 79 km |
| Apr 25, 2001 | 18 km SE of Saiki, Japan | M5.7 | 104 km | 33 km |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 12 km SSW of Usuki, Japan | M5.5 | 116 km | 53 km |
| May 22, 1998 | 9 km NE of Bungo-Takada-shi, Japan | M5.5 | 133 km | 81 km |
| Mar 27, 2006 | 45 km SSE of Saiki, Japan | M5.5 | 112 km | 35 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 39 km SSE of Saiki, Japan | M5.3 | 113 km | 44 km |
| Jul 17, 2021 | 29 km NE of Kitsuki, Japan | M5.2 | 105 km | 64 km |
| Mar 25, 2001 | 22 km WNW of H?j?, Japan | M5.2 | 79 km | 43 km |
| Jan 29, 2012 | 13 km E of Nobeoka, Japan | M5.1 | 136 km | 62 km |
| Apr 2, 1997 | 34 km WSW of ?zu, Japan | M5.1 | 65 km | 46 km |
| Apr 26, 2007 | 15 km ESE of Niihama, Japan | M5.1 | 76 km | 50 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 13 km SW of Saiki, Japan | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2016 | 11 km WSW of Beppu, Japan | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2018 | 27 km SE of Saiki, Japan | M5.0 | 97 km | 42 km |
| Jan 3, 1991 | 22 km W of ?zu, Japan | M5.0 | 58 km | 63 km |
| Aug 5, 2009 | 18 km ESE of Nobeoka, Japan | M5.0 | 137 km | 46 km |
| Jun 20, 2017 | 15 km SE of Saiki, Japan | M5.0 | 100 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
59 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 2 | 98 mph | 263 km |
| 2023 | Lan | Category 1 | 69 mph | 260 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 2 | 104 mph | 216 km |
| 2020 | Chan-hom | Category 1 | 75 mph | 299 km |
| 2019 | Francisco | Category 1 | 81 mph | 195 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 129 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 1 | 98 mph | 121 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 92 mph | 158 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 79 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 92 mph | 85 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 3 | 104 mph | 231 km |
| 2015 | Nangka | Category 1 | 86 mph | 136 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 2 | 98 mph | 185 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 86 mph | 56 km |
| 2012 | Jelawat | Category 1 | 92 mph | 205 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 4 | 98 mph | 248 km |
| 2011 | Ma-on | Category 1 | 86 mph | 80 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 92 mph | 248 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 148 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 3 | 98 mph | 139 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
11 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1596 | BEPPU BAY, KYUSHU | Eruption + Earthquake | 8.0 m | 708 | 113 km |
| 1968 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.1 m | 1 | 127 km |
| 684 | NANKAIDO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | — | 141 km |
| 1769 | SW. KYUSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.5 m | — | 148 km |
| 1711 | SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 1,000 | 143 km |
| 1939 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.8 m | 1 | 148 km |
| 1984 | KYUSHU, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 143 km |
| 1899 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
| 1715 | SEIKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1698 | SEIKAIDO-NANKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1597 | BEPPU BAY, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 40 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yufu-Tsurumi (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yufu-Tsurumi | Lava dome(s) | 1,584 m (5,197 ft) | 867 | 142 km |
| Kujusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,791 m (5,876 ft) | 1996 | 159 km |
| Abu | Shield(s) | 641 m (2,103 ft) | -6850 | 174 km |
| Asosan | Caldera | 1,592 m (5,223 ft) | 2020 | 178 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 9.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 13.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 13.9 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in |
Yusuhara has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and January the driest (2.6").