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Weather & Climate in Amami, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amami enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 101.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 157 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 119.0 sq mi (308.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3769°N, 129.4938°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,210 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 | 83 km | 28 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 71 km ESE of Naze, Japan | M6.8 | 71 km | 20 km |
| Oct 30, 2009 | 98 km NNE of Naze, Japan | M6.8 | 98 km | 34 km |
| Jun 13, 2020 | 130 km WNW of Naze, Japan | M6.6 | 131 km | 165 km |
| Jan 17, 1997 | 67 km NE of Naze, Japan | M6.3 | 66 km | 33 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 69 km ESE of Naze, Japan | M6.3 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Dec 8, 2001 | 15 km SE of Naze, Japan | M6.2 | 16 km | 33 km |
| Sep 13, 1994 | 110 km NNE of Naze, Japan | M6.1 | 109 km | 34 km |
| Oct 18, 1995 | 73 km ESE of Naze, Japan | M6.1 | 73 km | 28 km |
| Jul 8, 2008 | 107 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M6.0 | 148 km | 43 km |
| Jun 4, 1992 | 145 km WSW of Naze, Japan | M6.0 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Oct 2, 2000 | 119 km N of Naze, Japan | M5.8 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Jun 2, 1996 | 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M5.8 | 145 km | 42 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 102 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M5.7 | 149 km | 42 km |
| Sep 27, 2003 | 118 km WNW of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 8, 2025 | 63 km ENE of Tatsugō, Japan | M5.7 | 76 km | 24 km |
| Sep 26, 2016 | 110 km NNE of Nago, Japan | M5.7 | 136 km | 38 km |
| Aug 16, 1995 | 139 km W of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Oct 19, 1995 | 79 km SE of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 80 km | 29 km |
| Nov 1, 1995 | 59 km ESE of Naze, Japan | M5.7 | 59 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
93 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Shanshan | Category 4 | 109 mph | 83 km |
| 2024 | Bebinca | Category 1 | 86 mph | 148 km |
| 2022 | Nanmadol | Category 4 | 121 mph | 187 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 4 | 121 mph | 287 km |
| 2020 | Haishen | Category 4 | 115 mph | 80 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 4 | 104 mph | 298 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 298 km |
| 2018 | Jebi | Category 3 | 104 mph | 295 km |
| 2018 | Soulik | Category 3 | 98 mph | 75 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 2 | 98 mph | 60 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 191 km |
| 2017 | Saola | Category 1 | 69 mph | 23 km |
| 2017 | Noru | Category 1 | 86 mph | 134 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 109 mph | 233 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 3 | 81 mph | 106 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 141 km |
| 2015 | Halola | Category 1 | 75 mph | 247 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 4 | 109 mph | 167 km |
| 2014 | Vongfong | Category 1 | 98 mph | 228 km |
| 2014 | Halong | Category 1 | 92 mph | 197 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 | - | 83 km |
| 1995 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 71 km |
| 1901 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 89 km |
| 1911 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | 12 | 65 km |
| 1664 | TORISHIMA, RYUKYU ISLANDS | Astronomical | - | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yokoate-jima (67 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yokoate-jima | Stratovolcano(es) | 495 m (1,624 ft) | 1835 | 67 km |
| Akusekijima | Stratovolcano(es) | 555 m (1,821 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Io-Torishima | Complex | 212 m (696 ft) | 1968 | 136 km |
| Suwanosejima | Stratovolcano(es) | 796 m (2,612 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Nakanoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 979 m (3,212 ft) | 1914 | 169 km |
| Kuchinoshima | Stratovolcano(es) | 628 m (2,060 ft) | 1190 | 182 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 7.4 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 9.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 12.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 67°F (19°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
Amami has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 57°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 101.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.5") and December the driest (5.3").