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Iheya, Japan

Full City Profile

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,214 Population 16/sq mi density
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$24,800 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $370/mo rent
Iheya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 81.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Area75.2 sq mi (194.8 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates27.0190°N, 127.9744°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.6"
115% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.72"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.21"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

931 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 M7.0 129 km
Mar 2, 2014 109 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.5 76 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 109 km
Aug 7, 2007 136 km WNW of Nago, Japan M6.0 117 km
Jun 16, 1990 153 km N of Nago, Japan M6.0 109 km
Jul 8, 2008 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan M6.0 67 km
Apr 14, 1991 82 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.0 57 km
Jun 4, 1992 145 km WSW of Naze, Japan M6.0 111 km
Mar 26, 2009 155 km NW of Nago, Japan M5.9 133 km
May 1, 2023 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.9 122 km
Jul 31, 2007 134 km NW of Nago, Japan M5.9 113 km
Sep 28, 2009 146 km N of Nago, Japan M5.8 102 km
May 17, 1990 13 km W of Nago, Japan M5.8 46 km
Jun 2, 1996 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.8 68 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 64 km
Sep 26, 2016 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 78 km
Aug 3, 2014 143 km WSW of Naze, Japan M5.7 115 km
Jun 13, 2013 90 km E of Nago, Japan M5.6 105 km
Jan 15, 1995 109 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.6 73 km
Feb 8, 2022 Ryukyu Islands, Japan M5.6 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 289 km
2024 Bebinca Category 1 210 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 171 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 207 km
2021 In-fa Category 1 298 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 179 km
2020 Haishen Category 4 261 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 168 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 276 km
2019 Tapah Category 1 239 km
2019 Neoguri Category 1 263 km
2018 Soulik Category 2 284 km
2018 Trami Category 2 20 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 99 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 189 km
2017 Saola Category 1 43 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 158 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 280 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 255 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 4 254 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 103 km
2010 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m 129 km
1664 TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS Astronomical 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 99 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
February 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 64°F (18°C) 6.3 in
April 69°F (21°C) 7.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 9.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 8.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 76°F (25°C) 6.4 in
November 71°F (21°C) 5.5 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in Driest

Iheya has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 61°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (4.2").

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