Naha, Japan

Full City Profile

316,048 Population 20,469/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Naha 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 82.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area15.4 sq mi (40.0 km²)
Population Density20,469/sq mi
Coordinates26.2130°N, 127.6785°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.9"
118% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.65"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

970 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 81 km
Mar 2, 2014 109 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.5 139 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 125 km
Aug 7, 2007 136 km WNW of Nago, Japan M6.0 146 km
Apr 14, 1991 82 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.0 108 km
May 1, 2023 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.9 83 km
Jul 31, 2007 134 km NW of Nago, Japan M5.9 148 km
May 17, 1990 13 km W of Nago, Japan M5.8 48 km
Mar 17, 2022 146 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.7 146 km
Feb 21, 2022 143 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.6 143 km
Jun 3, 2022 140 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.6 140 km
Apr 13, 2022 145 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.6 145 km
Jun 13, 2013 90 km E of Nago, Japan M5.6 125 km
Feb 8, 2022 Ryukyu Islands, Japan M5.6 134 km
May 5, 2011 57 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 73 km
Apr 9, 1997 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 85 km
Jun 15, 1993 130 km S of Itoman, Japan M5.5 141 km
May 7, 2022 137 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.5 137 km
Apr 11, 1997 66 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 83 km
May 1, 1993 46 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.5 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

100 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Khanun (2023).

Year Name Category Closest
2023 Khanun Category 4 81 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 143 km
2021 In-fa Category 2 224 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 118 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 190 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 247 km
2019 Neoguri Category 2 227 km
2019 Tapah Category 1 245 km
2018 Maria Category 3 245 km
2018 Trami Category 2 35 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 88 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 138 km
2017 Talim Category 4 237 km
2017 Saola Category 1 122 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 108 km
2016 Namtheun Category 2 256 km
2015 Goni Category 4 131 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 4 164 km
2015 Halola Category 1 232 km
2015 Noul Category 1 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 - 18 km
2010 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m - 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (193 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
March 66°F (19°C) 6.7 in
April 71°F (21°C) 7.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (29°C) 9.7 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
December 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in Driest

Naha has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.7") and December the driest (4.3").

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