Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amaji enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average
57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average
38°F (3°C)
July Average
78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days
236 days/yr
Geography
Elevation
292 ft (89 m)
Area
35.0 sq mi (90.6 km²)
Population Density
321/sq mi
Coordinates
34.9915°N, 134.7585°W
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Precipitation & Snow
Annual Rainfall55.1"
45% above US avg
Snowfall0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun)7.99"
Driest Month (Dec)1.81"
Air Quality
Earthquake History
261 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990.
Strongest on record: M6.9.
Jan 16, 1995
8 km S of Akashi, Japan
M6.9
51 km
22 km
Apr 11, 1990
11 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan
M6.1
83 km
362 km
Apr 12, 2013
6 km WNW of Sumoto, Japan
M5.8
70 km
14 km
Aug 7, 1992
21 km N of Miyazu, Japan
M5.8
89 km
358 km
Aug 20, 1999
22 km SE of Kainan, Japan
M5.7
123 km
66 km
Aug 28, 1991
9 km SSW of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.5
146 km
13 km
Jun 17, 2018
near the south coast of western Honshu, Japan
M5.5
82 km
10 km
Apr 21, 2000
27 km NNE of Maizuru, Japan
M5.5
100 km
347 km
Sep 24, 2003
5 km WNW of Ayabe, Japan
M5.4
54 km
372 km
Sep 3, 1997
21 km S of Yasugich?, Japan
M5.3
143 km
10 km
Jan 11, 2001
15 km E of Tottori, Japan
M5.3
63 km
33 km
Sep 16, 2002
24 km SW of Kurayoshi, Japan
M5.3
105 km
10 km
Mar 13, 2019
22 km ESE of Anan, Japan
M5.2
132 km
37 km
Jan 30, 1996
67 km NNE of Miyazu, Japan
M5.2
137 km
361 km
Oct 8, 2000
8 km SSW of Yonago, Japan
M5.2
138 km
10 km
Apr 15, 2007
11 km ENE of Ueno-ebisumachi, Japan
M5.1
137 km
16 km
Mar 16, 1999
10 km WNW of Kitahama, Japan
M5.1
100 km
33 km
May 28, 1994
12 km WNW of Nagahama, Japan
M5.1
133 km
49 km
Apr 16, 1994
16 km ENE of Maizuru, Japan
M5.0
89 km
358 km
Jan 16, 1995
20 km SW of Akashi, Japan
M5.0
50 km
10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
43 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980.
Strongest on record: Category 3.
Year
Name
Category
Max Wind
Closest
2023
Lan
Category 2
75 mph
168 km
2018
Jebi
Category 3
98 mph
78 km
2018
Trami
Category 1
92 mph
149 km
2018
Cimaron
Category 1
86 mph
44 km
2018
Jongdari
Category 1
75 mph
221 km
2017
Lan
Category 1
98 mph
286 km
2017
Noru
Category 1
69 mph
115 km
2016
Malakas
Category 1
81 mph
270 km
2015
Nangka
Category 1
81 mph
225 km
2014
Halong
Category 1
81 mph
259 km
2014
Phanfone
Category 1
86 mph
216 km
2012
Jelawat
Category 1
92 mph
266 km
2011
Roke
Category 3
98 mph
223 km
2011
Ma-on
Category 1
86 mph
155 km
2009
Melor
Category 1
86 mph
202 km
2008
Sinlaku
Category 1
75 mph
231 km
2007
Usagi
Category 2
92 mph
261 km
2004
Songda
Category 2
86 mph
226 km
2004
Chaba
Category 1
81 mph
124 km
2003
Etau
Category 2
86 mph
62 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980-2026).
Tsunami History
10 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
Highest wave on record: 11.3 m (37 ft).
Year
Location
Cause
Max Wave
Deaths
Distance
1927
SW. HONSHU ISLAND
Eruption + Earthquake
11.3 m
3,022
74 km
1711
SEIONAIKAI, JAPAN
Earthquake
2.0 m
1,000
104 km
1510
OSAKA BAY
Earthquake
2.0 m
-
73 km
1909
ANEGAWA, JAPAN
Earthquake
1.8 m
41
147 km
1808
E. AWA, TOKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
1.5 m
-
121 km
1995
KOBE, JAPAN
Earthquake
0.3 m
6,434
53 km
1791
OASAKA BAY
Earthquake
-
-
80 km
1331
OFF TANABE, WAKAYAMA PREFECTURE
Earthquake
-
-
149 km
745
OSAKA BAY, JAPAN
Earthquake
-
-
66 km
701
SEA OF JAPAN
Earthquake
-
-
98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km.
Closest: Oki-Dogo (184 km).
Name
Type
Elevation
Last Eruption
Distance
Oki-Dogo
Shield
151 m (495 ft)
Unknown
184 km
Sanbesan
Stratovolcano
1,126 m (3,694 ft)
650
195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
Month
Avg Temperature
Precipitation
Summary
January
38°F (3°C)
2.2 in
Coldest
February
39°F (4°C)
2.7 in
March
44°F (7°C)
3.8 in
April
55°F (13°C)
5.1 in
May
63°F (17°C)
5.5 in
June
70°F (21°C)
8.0 in
Wettest
July
78°F (25°C)
6.6 in
August
80°F (27°C)
4.1 in
Warmest
September
72°F (22°C)
8.0 in
October
62°F (16°C)
4.4 in
November
52°F (11°C)
3.0 in
December
42°F (6°C)
1.8 in
Driest
Amaji has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (1.8").