Ie, Japan

Full City Profile

4,192 Population 10/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Ie has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 82.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area411.1 sq mi (1,064.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates26.7097°N, 127.8092°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.6"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.53"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,009 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 28, 2025.

Feb 26, 2010 70 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M7.0 106 km
Mar 2, 2014 109 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.5 91 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 111 km
Apr 14, 1991 82 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.0 63 km
Jul 8, 2008 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan M6.0 105 km
Jun 4, 1992 145 km WSW of Naze, Japan M6.0 147 km
Jun 16, 1990 153 km N of Nago, Japan M6.0 144 km
Aug 7, 2007 136 km WNW of Nago, Japan M6.0 116 km
May 1, 2023 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.9 102 km
Jul 31, 2007 134 km NW of Nago, Japan M5.9 115 km
Mar 26, 2009 155 km NW of Nago, Japan M5.9 135 km
May 17, 1990 13 km W of Nago, Japan M5.8 11 km
Jun 2, 1996 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.8 104 km
Sep 28, 2009 146 km N of Nago, Japan M5.8 135 km
Mar 17, 2022 146 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.7 143 km
Sep 26, 2016 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 113 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 102 km
Jun 3, 2022 140 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.6 138 km
Jun 13, 2013 90 km E of Nago, Japan M5.6 109 km
Feb 21, 2022 143 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

104 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Bebinca (2024).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 245 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 133 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 188 km
2021 In-fa Category 2 273 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 147 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 288 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 171 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 259 km
2019 Tapah Category 1 232 km
2019 Neoguri Category 1 255 km
2018 Maria Category 3 298 km
2018 Trami Category 2 43 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 97 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 165 km
2017 Talim Category 3 276 km
2017 Saola Category 1 73 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 129 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 287 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 269 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 4 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1768 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.2 m - 65 km
2010 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m - 106 km
1664 TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS Astronomical - - 134 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in
March 65°F (18°C) 6.5 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.6 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 7.2 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 9.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
December 65°F (19°C) 4.2 in Driest

Ie has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (4.2").

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