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Ama, Japan

Full City Profile

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,293 Population 178/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,200 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,000 home value, $330/mo rent
Ama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²)
Population Density178/sq mi
Coordinates36.0932°N, 133.0916°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 29, 2025.

Oct 6, 2000 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan M6.7 71 km
Apr 8, 2018 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M5.7 105 km
Aug 28, 1991 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan M5.5 85 km
Oct 8, 2000 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M5.4 106 km
Sep 16, 2002 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan M5.3 106 km
Sep 3, 1997 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan M5.3 97 km
Jan 11, 2001 15 km E of Tottori, Japan M5.3 137 km
Oct 8, 2000 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan M5.2 84 km
Jun 3, 2011 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan M5.0 137 km
Apr 8, 2018 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.7 119 km
Oct 6, 2000 9 km S of Yonago, Japan M4.7 86 km
Nov 23, 1990 23 km NNW of Niimi, Japan M4.6 105 km
Jun 26, 2018 8 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan M4.6 138 km
Apr 8, 2018 9 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.6 123 km
Apr 8, 2018 14 km SSE of ?dach?-?da, Japan M4.5 123 km
Jan 19, 2001 35 km NE of Tottori, Japan M4.5 129 km
Aug 17, 2021 14 km NNE of Sh?bara, Japan M4.5 125 km
Aug 2, 2021 21 km N of Sh?bara, Japan M4.4 117 km
Jan 15, 2001 21 km E of Tottori, Japan M4.4 139 km
Oct 6, 2000 4 km W of Yasugich?, Japan M4.4 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

27 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Hinnamnor (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Hinnamnor Category 1 227 km
2018 Jebi Category 2 236 km
2018 Cimaron Category 1 221 km
2017 Noru Category 1 296 km
2015 Goni Category 2 214 km
2007 Usagi Category 1 92 km
2005 Nabi Category 1 196 km
2004 Songda Category 2 115 km
2004 Chaba Category 2 111 km
2003 Etau Category 2 253 km
1999 Bart Category 2 62 km
1998 Vicki Category 2 298 km
1998 Zeb Category 1 190 km
1997 Rosie Category 1 175 km
1996 Kirk Category 2 112 km
1995 Ryan Category 2 114 km
1994 Orchid Category 2 300 km
1993 Yancy Category 3 144 km
1993 Robyn Category 1 169 km
1992 Janis Category 1 122 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Oki-Dogo Shield 151 m (495 ft) Unknown 24 km
Sanbesan Stratovolcano 1,126 m (3,694 ft) 650 114 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 6.3 in
February 40°F (4°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in Driest
May 61°F (16°C) 4.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 6.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 7.1 in
August 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
September 71°F (22°C) 7.8 in Wettest
October 62°F (16°C) 4.8 in
November 53°F (12°C) 5.2 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in

Ama has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (3.9").

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