Ami, Japan
Full City Profile
48,072
Population
1,744/sq mi density
98 ft
Elevation
30 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Ami enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Area | 27.6 sq mi (71.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,744/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0333°N, 140.2000°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
18 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 13.0 m (43 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 122 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 122 km |
| 1732 | KUJUKURI BEACH, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 107 km |
| 1670 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 93 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 141 km |
| 1938 | JAPAN TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.8 m | - | 131 km |
| 1982 | IBARAKI, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.4 m | - | 136 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 126 km |
| 1896 | KASHIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 89 km |
| 1935 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 125 km |
| 1855 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | - | 6,757 | 56 km |
| 1782 | ODAWARA, SAGAMI BAY | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
| 1642 | BOSO, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
| 1633 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | 150 | 129 km |
| 1602 | BOSO, JAPAN | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
| 1257 | SAGAMI BAY, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 112 km |
| 1241 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 818 | TOKAIDO | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nantaisan (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nantaisan | Stratovolcano | 2,486 m (8,156 ft) | -9540 | 103 km |
| Takaharayama | Stratovolcano | 1,795 m (5,889 ft) | -4570 | 104 km |
| Omanago Group | Lava dome(s) | 2,341 m (7,680 ft) | -3050 | 105 km |
| Akagisan | Stratovolcano | 1,828 m (5,997 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Nikko-Shiranesan | Shield | 2,578 m (8,458 ft) | 1952 | 113 km |
| Nasudake | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,915 m (6,283 ft) | 1963 | 123 km |
| Harunasan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | 550 | 131 km |
| Hiuchigatake | Stratovolcano | 2,356 m (7,730 ft) | 1544 | 131 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 139 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 153 km |
| Asamayama | Complex | 2,568 m (8,425 ft) | 2019 | 156 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 161 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 163 km |
| Kusatsu-Shiranesan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,165 m (7,103 ft) | 2018 | 163 km |
| Numazawa | Shield | 835 m (2,740 ft) | -3400 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in |
Ami has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and January the driest (1.6").