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Weather & Climate in Ishigaki, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ishigaki has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.0°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 185 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 1,125.0 sq mi (2,913.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.3448°N, 124.1572°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,180 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Aug 17, 2009 | 114 km SW of Ishigaki, Japan | M6.7 | 115 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 2002 | 110 km S of Ishigaki, Japan | M6.4 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 2010 | 61 km SSW of Hirara, Japan | M6.3 | 101 km | 32 km |
| Feb 7, 2010 | 109 km SSW of Ishigaki, Japan | M6.3 | 110 km | 21 km |
| Aug 17, 2009 | 120 km SSW of Ishigaki, Japan | M6.1 | 121 km | 15 km |
| Aug 5, 2009 | 66 km SSW of Hirara, Japan | M6.1 | 96 km | 25 km |
| Sep 30, 1990 | 62 km S of Hirara, Japan | M6.1 | 108 km | 35 km |
| Mar 15, 1992 | 107 km SW of Ishigaki, Japan | M5.9 | 107 km | 31 km |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 147 km N of Ishigaki, Japan | M5.9 | 148 km | 166 km |
| May 11, 2023 | southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan | M5.8 | 114 km | 22 km |
| Feb 8, 2001 | 62 km SSW of Hirara, Japan | M5.8 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Jun 23, 2016 | 93 km SSE of Yonakuni, Japan | M5.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 123 km NNW of Ishigaki, Japan | M5.7 | 124 km | 131 km |
| Nov 8, 2000 | 121 km S of Ishigaki, Japan | M5.7 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Aug 17, 2009 | 112 km SSW of Ishigaki, Japan | M5.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 71 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan | M5.6 | 95 km | 25 km |
| Jul 4, 1990 | 104 km NW of Hirara, Japan | M5.6 | 119 km | 133 km |
| Jun 9, 1996 | 63 km NNE of Yonakuni, Japan | M5.6 | 111 km | 33 km |
| Jan 16, 2002 | 100 km S of Hirara, Japan | M5.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 16 km NNW of Yonakuni, Japan | M5.5 | 124 km | 114 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
122 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Podul | Category 2 | — | 272 km |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 128 km |
| 2023 | Koinu | Category 4 | 104 mph | 248 km |
| 2023 | Khanun | Category 3 | 104 mph | 246 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 184 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 5 | 115 mph | 65 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 3 | 98 mph | 8 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 121 mph | 180 km |
| 2021 | In-fa | Category 2 | 98 mph | 94 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 4 | 109 mph | 296 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 81 mph | 174 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 121 mph | 76 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 4 | 109 mph | 117 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 130 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 3 | 104 mph | 98 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 2 | 98 mph | 259 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 69 mph | 273 km |
| 2017 | Talim | Category 4 | 109 mph | 174 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 182 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 5 | 132 mph | 291 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 85.4 m (280 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1771 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 85.4 m | 13,486 | 41 km |
| 1938 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 145 km |
| 2002 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 5.9 in |
Ishigaki has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 64°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.4") and February the driest (5.1").