Yonezawa weather in March
In March, Yonezawa sees average daytime highs of 5°C and overnight lows near -2°C, with 146 mm of precipitation across 19.4 wet days and about 11.7 hours of daylight. It is the 9th-warmest and 7th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 3°C in the first days to 7°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 11% of the time in March, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 06 min at the start of March to 12 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Yonezawa's 7th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Yonezawa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 5°
- 9th warmest
- Overnight low
- -2°
- 4th coldest
- Precipitation
- 146 mm
- 19.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 42 min
- 5:58 AM – 5:40 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 7th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.22 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 0.2
- out of 10
Temperature in March
Highs climb over the month, from about 3°C in the first days to 7°C by the end.
A typical March day in Yonezawa reaches about 5°C in the afternoon and slips back to -2°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 0°C and 9°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 3°C warmer than February and about 7°C cooler than April.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Avg low (°C) | -4 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | -4 |
| 2 | 3 | -4 |
| 3 | 3 | -4 |
| 4 | 3 | -3 |
| 5 | 3 | -3 |
| 6 | 3 | -3 |
| 7 | 3 | -3 |
| 8 | 4 | -3 |
| 9 | 4 | -3 |
| 10 | 4 | -3 |
| 11 | 4 | -3 |
| 12 | 4 | -3 |
| 13 | 4 | -3 |
| 14 | 4 | -3 |
| 15 | 5 | -2 |
| 16 | 5 | -2 |
| 17 | 5 | -2 |
| 18 | 5 | -2 |
| 19 | 5 | -2 |
| 20 | 5 | -2 |
| 21 | 5 | -2 |
| 22 | 6 | -2 |
| 23 | 6 | -1 |
| 24 | 6 | -1 |
| 25 | 6 | -1 |
| 26 | 6 | -1 |
| 27 | 6 | -1 |
| 28 | 7 | -1 |
| 29 | 7 | -1 |
| 30 | 7 | 0 |
| 31 | 7 | 0 |
How March really feels in Yonezawa
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 31 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is cold — wind chill drags the overnight "feels like" below the raw low.
Yonezawa weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 9th-warmest and 7th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Snow days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0° / -5° | 190 | 24.4 | 25.2 | 9.7 | 0.0 |
| Feb | 1° / -5° | 137 | 20.6 | 20.5 | 10.5 | 0.0 |
| Mar | 5° / -2° | 146 | 19.4 | 15.6 | 11.7 | 0.2 |
| Apr | 11° / 3° | 115 | 15.1 | 4.4 | 13 | 2.5 |
| May | 18° / 9° | 116 | 14.2 | 0.1 | 14 | 5.1 |
| Jun | 22° / 14° | 155 | 15.2 | 0 | 14.6 | 5.4 |
| Jul | 25° / 18° | 241 | 19.9 | 0 | 14.4 | 5.1 |
| Aug | 26° / 19° | 183 | 17.4 | 0 | 13.5 | 5.4 |
| Sep | 22° / 15° | 155 | 15.3 | 0 | 12.3 | 5.5 |
| Oct | 16° / 9° | 139 | 14.3 | 0.1 | 11 | 4.5 |
| Nov | 10° / 2° | 134 | 17.5 | 5.5 | 10 | 1.7 |
| Dec | 3° / -3° | 181 | 23.2 | 19.2 | 9.4 | 0.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 11% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 73%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
| Cloudier (%) | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 68 | 67 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 78 |
| 2 | 22 | 78 |
| 3 | 23 | 77 |
| 4 | 23 | 77 |
| 5 | 22 | 78 |
| 6 | 22 | 78 |
| 7 | 23 | 77 |
| 8 | 23 | 77 |
| 9 | 23 | 77 |
| 10 | 23 | 77 |
| 11 | 23 | 77 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 25 | 75 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 27 | 73 |
| 17 | 27 | 73 |
| 18 | 29 | 71 |
| 19 | 29 | 71 |
| 20 | 29 | 71 |
| 21 | 30 | 70 |
| 22 | 30 | 70 |
| 23 | 31 | 69 |
| 24 | 31 | 69 |
| 25 | 31 | 69 |
| 26 | 32 | 68 |
| 27 | 32 | 68 |
| 28 | 31 | 69 |
| 29 | 32 | 68 |
| 30 | 32 | 68 |
| 31 | 33 | 67 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Yonezawa gets around 146 mm of rain and snow over 19.4 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable precipitation averages around 62% and peaks near 66% on the wettest days, and about 16 days bring snow. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 66 | 66 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 62 | 62 | 61 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 | 56 | 55 |
| Snow chance (%) | 61 | 60 | 60 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 35 | 34 |
| Rain chance (%) | Snow chance (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 66 | 61 |
| 2 | 66 | 60 |
| 3 | 65 | 60 |
| 4 | 65 | 59 |
| 5 | 65 | 59 |
| 6 | 65 | 58 |
| 7 | 65 | 58 |
| 8 | 65 | 57 |
| 9 | 65 | 56 |
| 10 | 65 | 56 |
| 11 | 64 | 55 |
| 12 | 64 | 54 |
| 13 | 64 | 53 |
| 14 | 64 | 53 |
| 15 | 64 | 52 |
| 16 | 64 | 51 |
| 17 | 63 | 50 |
| 18 | 63 | 49 |
| 19 | 62 | 48 |
| 20 | 62 | 47 |
| 21 | 61 | 46 |
| 22 | 61 | 45 |
| 23 | 60 | 44 |
| 24 | 60 | 43 |
| 25 | 59 | 41 |
| 26 | 59 | 40 |
| 27 | 58 | 39 |
| 28 | 57 | 38 |
| 29 | 57 | 37 |
| 30 | 56 | 35 |
| 31 | 55 | 34 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the dry band about 100% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Dry (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 100 |
| 2 | 100 |
| 3 | 100 |
| 4 | 100 |
| 5 | 100 |
| 6 | 100 |
| 7 | 100 |
| 8 | 100 |
| 9 | 100 |
| 10 | 100 |
| 11 | 100 |
| 12 | 100 |
| 13 | 100 |
| 14 | 100 |
| 15 | 100 |
| 16 | 100 |
| 17 | 100 |
| 18 | 100 |
| 19 | 100 |
| 20 | 100 |
| 21 | 100 |
| 22 | 100 |
| 23 | 100 |
| 24 | 100 |
| 25 | 100 |
| 26 | 100 |
| 27 | 100 |
| 28 | 100 |
| 29 | 100 |
| 30 | 100 |
| 31 | 100 |
Wind in March
Winds average 10 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 06 min at the start of March to 12 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 72 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:20 AM to 5:35 AM, and sunset from 5:25 PM to 5:54 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:07 | 6:06 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:49 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:38 | 5:36 | 5:35 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:25 | 5:26 | 5:27 | 5:28 | 5:29 | 5:30 | 5:31 | 5:32 | 5:33 | 5:34 | 5:35 | 5:36 | 5:37 | 5:38 | 5:39 | 5:40 | 5:41 | 5:42 | 5:43 | 5:44 | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.1 | 6:20 | 5:25 |
| 2 | 11.1 | 6:19 | 5:26 |
| 3 | 11.2 | 6:18 | 5:27 |
| 4 | 11.2 | 6:16 | 5:28 |
| 5 | 11.2 | 6:15 | 5:29 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 6:13 | 5:30 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 6:12 | 5:31 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:10 | 5:32 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 6:09 | 5:33 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:07 | 5:34 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 6:06 | 5:35 |
| 12 | 11.5 | 6:04 | 5:36 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:03 | 5:37 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:01 | 5:38 |
| 15 | 11.7 | 6:00 | 5:39 |
| 16 | 11.7 | 5:58 | 5:40 |
| 17 | 11.7 | 5:57 | 5:41 |
| 18 | 11.8 | 5:55 | 5:42 |
| 19 | 11.8 | 5:54 | 5:43 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 5:52 | 5:44 |
| 21 | 11.9 | 5:51 | 5:45 |
| 22 | 11.9 | 5:49 | 5:46 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:47 | 5:47 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:46 | 5:48 |
| 25 | 12.1 | 5:44 | 5:49 |
| 26 | 12.1 | 5:43 | 5:50 |
| 27 | 12.2 | 5:41 | 5:51 |
| 28 | 12.2 | 5:40 | 5:51 |
| 29 | 12.2 | 5:38 | 5:52 |
| 30 | 12.3 | 5:36 | 5:53 |
| 31 | 12.3 | 5:35 | 5:54 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 4.22 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.82 kWh/m² to a high of 5.35 kWh/m² in May across the year — March's 4.22 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 2 | 3.6 | Moderate |
| 3 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 4 | 3.7 | Moderate |
| 5 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 6 | 3.8 | Moderate |
| 7 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 8 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 9 | 3.9 | Moderate |
| 10 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 11 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.8 | Bright |
Is March a good time to visit Yonezawa?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Yonezawa.
What to pack for Yonezawa in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Yonezawa sees daytime highs around 5°C and nights near -2°C. Pack a warm layer and rain gear. Worth having: a heavy coat. About 19 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Yonezawa in March
The nearest coast averages about 9°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 69 km away) is warmest in August at about 26°C and coldest in March near 9°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from Jun 21 to Oct 29 — about 4.3 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 15 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Cool | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Bracing |
| Feb | 10 | Bracing |
| Mar | 9 | Bracing |
| Apr | 11 | Bracing |
| May | 15 | Bracing |
| Jun | 20 | Cool |
| Jul | 23 | Refreshing |
| Aug | 26 | Warm |
| Sep | 25 | Warm |
| Oct | 22 | Refreshing |
| Nov | 18 | Cool |
| Dec | 15 | Bracing |
UV index in Yonezawa in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 5 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Yonezawa peaks around August 12 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 1 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 9 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 3 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 8 | Very high |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 10 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 5 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 2 | Moderate |
Air quality in Yonezawa in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Yonezawa is worst in April — around 22 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.2× the cleanest month (December, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 11 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Good |
| Feb | 14 | Moderate |
| Mar | 21 | Moderate |
| Apr | 22 | Moderate |
| May | 21 | Moderate |
| Jun | 16 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Moderate |
| Sep | 12 | Good |
| Oct | 12 | Good |
| Nov | 11 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Yonezawa?
Yonezawa sits at 37.9°N, 140.1°E, 249 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Takahata, 12 km away.
Topography around Yonezawa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Yonezawa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Yonezawa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 90 m around an average of 253 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,486 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,110 m.
The land around Yonezawa is covered by artificial surfaces (54%) and cropland (30%) within 3 km, trees (71%) and cropland (21%) within 16 km, and trees (80%) within 80 km.
Japan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 100 V · 50 / 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $35,951
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 3.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 446
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Yonezawa (37.91°, 140.1167°, elevation 249 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).