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Yamagata, Japan

Yuza

Yuza is a small town in Yamagata, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 12,895 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now11°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
Population12,895
Local time21:19
39.02° N, 139.93° EElevation 25 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
Postal codes999-8301, 999-8311 …
The year in Yuzaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec60October
October: high / low18° / 12°
Rain this month248mm
Sea this month21°
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep

Best: May–Jun · Sep. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Yuza at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in August

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

285 mm of rain

Driest monthMarch

146 mm of rain

Warmest sea26°C

August

Monuments nearby4+

within 14 km

Weather in Yuza

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
11°C

Clear · wind 20 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct16°11°9 mm
Sun1 Nov12°10°
Mon2 Nov14°10°63.8 mm
Tue3 Nov14°9°
Wed4 Nov13°7°6.6 mm
Thu5 Nov13°11°12.5 mm
Fri6 Nov14°10°29.5 mm
Sat7 Nov7°6°9.6 mm
Sun8 Nov7°6°4 mm
Mon9 Nov7°5°5.4 mm

When to go to Yuza

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score151618366060555160602516
High2°3°6°13°19°23°26°28°24°18°11°6°
Low-2°-2°0°5°11°16°20°22°18°12°6°1°
Rain (mm)233161146146165173286256218248302285
Wet days241915141413161715171926
Sea11°10°9°10°14°19°23°26°25°21°18°14°

What's on in Yuza

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Yuza

All monuments

More museums: Raptor Conservation Center Chokai Inuwashi Mirai-Kan · 遊佐町歴史民俗学習館(旧菅里小学校)

Outdoors around Yuza

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
八幡神社跡Viewpoints
4.9 km
八森キャンプ場Camp sites
6.2 km
西浜キャンプ場 管理棟Camp sites
7.6 km
Jyuroku RakanViewpoints
8.3 km
TakinokoyaMountain huts
11 km
鉾立山荘Mountain huts
13 km
松山スキー場Ski area · 0 km of pistes · 1 lifts
18 km
鳥海高原矢島スキー場Ski area · 5 km of pistes · 2 lifts
24 km
巾山スキー場Ski area · 0 km of pistes · 1 lifts
24 km
秋山スキー場Ski area · 1 km of pistes · 1 lifts
32 km

Nature around Yuza

Nature in Japan

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Yuza

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.6Awashimaura 9 km ↓1964 · 93 km
7.0Kesennuma 6 km ↓2003 · 143 km
6.9Hiraizumi 21 km ←2008 · 82 km
6.5Hanamaki 3 km ↖2001 · 109 km

Towns and villages around Yuza

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Yuza from above

Postal codes

999-8301999-8311999-8317

Getting to Yuza

Shonai AirportSYO
26 km
Akita AirportAXT
71 km
Yamagata AirportGAJ
77 km
遊佐Railway station
2.1 km
南鳥海Railway station
4.1 km
本楯Railway station
6.6 km
定期船とびしまFerry port
14 km

Places near Yuza

Places with a climate like Yuza

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Yuza?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Yuza.
What is the hottest month in Yuza?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Yuza?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Yuza?
December is the wettest month with about 285 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Yuza?
The sea is warmest in August at about 26°C and coolest in March at about 9°C.
What is the postal code of Yuza?
Yuza has 3 postal codes: 999-8301, 999-8311, 999-8317.