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Yamagata

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Updated Saturday, October 31, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Yamagata month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Yamagata are typically May, June and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 29°C), January the coldest (average low -3°C), and July the wettest (about 172 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January2.3-3.41355.5
February3.5-2.91016.8
March9.00.21098.1
April15.15.11158.9
May20.710.61099.4
June24.415.41139.6
July28.120.31729.4
August29.221.11709.8
September24.516.91378.1
October17.610.01377.3
November11.94.31016.8
December5.4-0.51535.1

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Current public leadership

People associated with this place

Historical figures

  • Date Masamune

    Historically significant figure born in Yamagata Prefecture.

  • Uesugi Yōzan

    Led 18th-century austerity reforms in the Yonezawa basin of Yamagata.

  • Matsuo Bashō

    Haiku master who walked through Yamagata during his travels.

  • Mogami Yoshiaki

    Notable historical figure associated with Yamagata City history and urban planning.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Yamagata Airport

    Airport located in Yamagata (IATA code GAJ).

  • Yamagata Station

    Main train station of Yamagata City.

  • Risshaku-ji

    Historic mountain temple site climbed by Matsuo Bashō in Yamagata.

  • Yamagata Prefectural Museum (Bunsokan)

    Building constructed in the style of British Neo-Renaissance in 1916.

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01 · Overview

Yamagata, in brief

Yamagata is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Yamagata took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Yamagata

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Yamagata

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Yamagata

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Yamagata

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Yamagata

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08 · Questions

Questions about Yamagata

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yamagata

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01 · Q&A

Where is Yamagata located and what are its coordinates?

Yamagata is situated in Japan at geographic coordinates 38.2333, 140.3667, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Yamagata?

Yamagata has a recorded population of approximately 248,772 and observes the Asia/Tokyo time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Yamagata?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Yamagata include Japanese, with JPY used for local transactions.

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