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Weather & Climate in Amagi, Japan

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Amagi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 90.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.

Temperature

58°F Jan (15°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above US avg
January Average58°F (15°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation167 ft (51 m)
Area321.2 sq mi (832.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates27.8167°N, 128.9000°W
TimezoneAsia/Tokyo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 90.0"
137% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.40"
Driest Month (Dec) 4.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

876 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.1.

Oct 18, 1995 83 km SE of Naze, Japan M7.1 126 km 28 km
Oct 19, 1995 71 km ESE of Naze, Japan M6.8 126 km 20 km
Jun 13, 2020 130 km WNW of Naze, Japan M6.6 131 km 165 km
Oct 19, 1995 69 km ESE of Naze, Japan M6.3 129 km 33 km
Dec 8, 2001 15 km SE of Naze, Japan M6.2 82 km 33 km
Oct 3, 1998 183 km W of Naze, Japan M6.2 147 km 227 km
Jul 22, 2004 91 km E of Nago, Japan M6.1 148 km 21 km
Oct 18, 1995 73 km ESE of Naze, Japan M6.1 136 km 28 km
Jun 4, 1992 145 km WSW of Naze, Japan M6.0 86 km 17 km
Jul 8, 2008 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan M6.0 64 km 43 km
Jun 16, 1990 153 km N of Nago, Japan M6.0 93 km 27 km
Sep 28, 2009 146 km N of Nago, Japan M5.8 107 km 9 km
Jun 2, 1996 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.8 60 km 42 km
Aug 16, 1995 139 km W of Naze, Japan M5.7 109 km 21 km
Aug 3, 2014 143 km WSW of Naze, Japan M5.7 86 km 10 km
Sep 26, 2016 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 50 km 38 km
Nov 1, 1995 59 km ESE of Naze, Japan M5.7 120 km 33 km
Sep 27, 2003 118 km WNW of Naze, Japan M5.7 123 km 10 km
Apr 20, 2007 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan M5.7 64 km 42 km
Oct 19, 1995 79 km SE of Naze, Japan M5.7 107 km 29 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

98 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2024 Shanshan Category 4 109 mph 163 km
2024 Bebinca Category 1 86 mph 144 km
2023 Khanun Category 4 109 mph 294 km
2022 Nanmadol Category 4 115 mph 257 km
2022 Hinnamnor Category 4 121 mph 245 km
2020 Haishen Category 4 115 mph 157 km
2020 Maysak Category 4 109 mph 263 km
2020 Bavi Category 2 86 mph 236 km
2019 Neoguri Category 1 75 mph 280 km
2018 Soulik Category 3 98 mph 158 km
2018 Trami Category 2 98 mph 49 km
2018 Prapiroon Category 1 75 mph 163 km
2017 Saola Category 1 69 mph 10 km
2017 Noru Category 1 86 mph 219 km
2016 Chaba Category 5 132 mph 263 km
2016 Malakas Category 3 109 mph 249 km
2016 Namtheun Category 3 81 mph 180 km
2015 Goni Category 4 115 mph 126 km
2015 Halola Category 1 81 mph 210 km
2014 Phanfone Category 4 109 mph 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.6 m (8 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 2.6 m 126 km
1995 RYUKYU ISLANDS Eruption + Earthquake 1.5 m 126 km
1901 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 0.3 m 139 km
1911 RYUKYU ISLANDS Earthquake 12 110 km
1664 TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS Astronomical 64 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Io-Torishima (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Io-Torishima Complex 212 m (696 ft) 1968 67 km
Yokoate-jima Stratovolcano(es) 495 m (1,624 ft) 1835 109 km
Akusekijima Stratovolcano(es) 555 m (1,821 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 58°F (15°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 59°F (15°C) 5.5 in
March 63°F (17°C) 6.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 9.0 in
May 73°F (23°C) 10.6 in
June 78°F (25°C) 12.4 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 8.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.8 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.6 in
November 69°F (20°C) 6.5 in
December 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in Driest

Amagi has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 58°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 90.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.4") and December the driest (4.7").

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