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Tarama, Japan

Full City Profile

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,194 Population 1/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°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
Tarama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area1,492.0 sq mi (3,864.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates24.6685°N, 124.7026°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.6"
117% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

958 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 11, 2025.

Oct 4, 2010 61 km SSW of Hirara, Japan M6.3 64 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km N of Hirara, Japan M6.3 123 km
Aug 13, 1997 53 km ENE of Hirara, Japan M6.2 115 km
Aug 5, 2009 66 km SSW of Hirara, Japan M6.1 63 km
Sep 30, 1990 62 km S of Hirara, Japan M6.1 70 km
Apr 20, 2007 103 km NNW of Hirara, Japan M6.1 124 km
Apr 20, 2007 94 km NNW of Hirara, Japan M6.0 112 km
Mar 18, 2022 147 km N of Ishigaki, Japan M5.9 132 km
Feb 8, 2001 62 km SSW of Hirara, Japan M5.8 61 km
May 11, 2023 southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan M5.8 77 km
Apr 20, 2007 103 km N of Hirara, Japan M5.7 126 km
Apr 16, 2011 123 km NNW of Ishigaki, Japan M5.7 118 km
Jun 9, 1996 63 km NNE of Yonakuni, Japan M5.6 146 km
Jul 4, 1990 104 km NW of Hirara, Japan M5.6 82 km
Sep 24, 1996 71 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan M5.6 127 km
Apr 18, 2013 62 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan M5.5 139 km
May 3, 2021 160 km N of Ishigaki, Japan M5.5 148 km
Jan 16, 2002 100 km S of Hirara, Japan M5.5 112 km
Apr 20, 2007 97 km N of Hirara, Japan M5.5 125 km
Oct 24, 2002 101 km NNW of Ishigaki, Japan M5.4 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Gaemi Category 4 193 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 191 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 223 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 5 4 km
2022 Muifa Category 3 68 km
2021 Chanthu Category 3 233 km
2021 In-fa Category 2 30 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 231 km
2020 Hagupit Category 1 195 km
2020 Bavi Category 1 282 km
2019 Lekima Category 4 28 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 61 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 182 km
2018 Maria Category 3 38 km
2018 Trami Category 2 202 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 271 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 208 km
2017 Talim Category 4 108 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 245 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 85.4 m (280 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1771 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 85.4 m 13,486 85 km
1938 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 1.5 m — 84 km
1667 MIYAKOJIMA, JAPAN Earthquake — — 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 65°F (19°C) 5.1 in Driest
March 69°F (20°C) 5.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 6.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
July 85°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 9.3 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
November 74°F (23°C) 6.8 in
December 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in

Tarama has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 65°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (5.1").

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