Uruma, Japan

Full City Profile

122,371 Population 3,642/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
Uruma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 81.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average72.8°F
35% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area33.6 sq mi (87.0 km²)
Population Density3,642/sq mi
Coordinates26.3761°N, 127.8591°E
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 81.9"
116% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

893 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 75 km
Mar 2, 2014 109 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.5 127 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 104 km
Apr 14, 1991 82 km NW of Nago, Japan M6.0 97 km
Jul 8, 2008 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan M6.0 137 km
Aug 7, 2007 136 km WNW of Nago, Japan M6.0 144 km
Jul 31, 2007 134 km NW of Nago, Japan M5.9 144 km
May 1, 2023 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.9 73 km
Jun 2, 1996 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.8 132 km
May 17, 1990 13 km W of Nago, Japan M5.8 27 km
Sep 26, 2016 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 141 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 132 km
Jan 15, 1995 109 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.6 140 km
Jun 13, 2013 90 km E of Nago, Japan M5.6 104 km
Feb 8, 2022 Ryukyu Islands, Japan M5.6 142 km
May 1, 1993 46 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.5 59 km
Jul 24, 2004 77 km E of Nago, Japan M5.5 90 km
May 7, 2022 137 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.5 146 km
Jun 19, 2022 126 km WNW of Naha, Japan M5.5 136 km
Apr 11, 1997 66 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan M5.5 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Bebinca Category 1 282 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 107 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 152 km
2021 In-fa Category 2 238 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 139 km
2020 Haishen Category 3 291 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 194 km
2019 Lingling Category 4 266 km
2019 Neoguri Category 2 225 km
2019 Tapah Category 1 251 km
2018 Maria Category 3 270 km
2018 Trami Category 2 46 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 107 km
2018 Kong-rey Category 1 159 km
2017 Talim Category 3 261 km
2017 Saola Category 1 97 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 126 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 255 km
2015 Chan-hom Category 4 190 km
2015 Goni Category 4 134 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 - 41 km
2010 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.1 m - 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (171 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 171 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 65°F (18°C) 6.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 7.5 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
July 83°F (29°C) 6.7 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 9.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
December 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Driest

Uruma has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 81.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (4.3").

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