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Weather & Climate in Ama, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 12.9 sq mi (33.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 178/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0932°N, 133.0916°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
40 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Oct 6, 2000 | 8 km ESE of Matsue, Japan | M6.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 8 km NNE of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M5.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 28, 1991 | 9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.5 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 32 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M5.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 2002 | 24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan | M5.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1997 | 21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan | M5.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 11, 2001 | 15 km E of Tottori, Japan | M5.3 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Oct 8, 2000 | 8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2011 | 9 km ENE of G?tsuch?, Japan | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 6 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M4.7 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 9 km S of Yonago, Japan | M4.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Nov 23, 1990 | 23 km NNW of Niimi, Japan | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 26, 2018 | 8 km NNW of Miyoshi, Japan | M4.6 | 138 km | 35 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 9 km S of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2018 | 14 km SSE of ?dach?-?da, Japan | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 19, 2001 | 35 km NE of Tottori, Japan | M4.5 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2021 | 14 km NNE of Sh?bara, Japan | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 21 km N of Sh?bara, Japan | M4.4 | 117 km | 21 km |
| Jan 15, 2001 | 21 km E of Tottori, Japan | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 6, 2000 | 4 km W of Yasugich?, Japan | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
27 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 3.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 1 | 75 mph | 227 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 2 | 98 mph | 236 km |
| 2018 | Cimaron | Category 1 | 86 mph | 221 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 69 mph | 296 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 2 | 81 mph | 214 km |
| 2007 | Usagi | Category 1 | 63 mph | 92 km |
| 2005 | Nabi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 196 km |
| 2004 | Songda | Category 2 | 86 mph | 115 km |
| 2004 | Chaba | Category 2 | 81 mph | 111 km |
| 2003 | Etau | Category 2 | 69 mph | 253 km |
| 1999 | Bart | Category 2 | 92 mph | 62 km |
| 1998 | Vicki | Category 2 | 86 mph | 298 km |
| 1998 | Zeb | Category 1 | 58 mph | 190 km |
| 1997 | Rosie | Category 1 | 81 mph | 175 km |
| 1996 | Kirk | Category 2 | 75 mph | 112 km |
| 1995 | Ryan | Category 2 | 69 mph | 114 km |
| 1994 | Orchid | Category 2 | 92 mph | 300 km |
| 1993 | Yancy | Category 3 | 75 mph | 144 km |
| 1993 | Robyn | Category 1 | 92 mph | 169 km |
| 1992 | Janis | Category 1 | 69 mph | 122 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Oki-Dogo (24 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Oki-Dogo | Shield | 151 m (495 ft) | Unknown | 24 km |
| Sanbesan | Stratovolcano | 1,126 m (3,694 ft) | 650 | 114 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 6.3 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 6.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.1 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in |
Ama has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (3.9").