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Weather & Climate in Miyake, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Miyake enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 143 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,283 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 143 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,283 ft (696 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0899°N, 139.5195°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,627 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Jul 30, 2000 | 94 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan | M6.5 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 153 km SSE of ?yama, Japan | M6.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1991 | 115 km S of Shimoda, Japan | M6.4 | 84 km | 27 km |
| Feb 20, 1990 | 28 km E of Shimoda, Japan | M6.4 | 73 km | 14 km |
| Sep 23, 1990 | 162 km SSE of ?yama, Japan | M6.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 10, 2009 | 8 km NE of Sagara, Japan | M6.2 | 136 km | 40 km |
| Jul 15, 2000 | near the south coast of Honshu, Japan | M6.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 2000 | 53 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan | M6.1 | 39 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2014 | 31 km ESE of It?, Japan | M6.0 | 92 km | 153 km |
| Aug 1, 2011 | 20 km E of ?yama, Japan | M5.9 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Jan 15, 2007 | 15 km WSW of Heda, Japan | M5.9 | 120 km | 170 km |
| Oct 6, 1995 | 68 km S of Shimoda, Japan | M5.9 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Jul 8, 2000 | 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan | M5.9 | 37 km | 10 km |
| May 14, 2023 | 156 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan | M5.8 | 88 km | 13 km |
| Jul 9, 2005 | 194 km SSE of Tateyama, Japan | M5.8 | 142 km | 55 km |
| Feb 1, 1992 | 4 km SSE of Miura, Japan | M5.8 | 114 km | 100 km |
| Jul 30, 2000 | 90 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan | M5.7 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Feb 28, 1998 | 127 km S of ?yama, Japan | M5.7 | 147 km | 291 km |
| Jul 2, 2000 | 71 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan | M5.7 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2000 | 64 km SSE of Shimoda, Japan | M5.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
55 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 4.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2025 | Halong | Category 4 | — | 153 km |
| 2025 | Nakri | Category 1 | — | 132 km |
| 2024 | Ampil | Category 3 | 98 mph | 122 km |
| 2024 | Jebi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 215 km |
| 2021 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 92 mph | 241 km |
| 2019 | Faxai | Category 4 | 98 mph | 48 km |
| 2019 | Hagibis | Category 3 | 98 mph | 94 km |
| 2018 | Jongdari | Category 2 | 86 mph | 15 km |
| 2018 | Shanshan | Category 1 | 81 mph | 155 km |
| 2017 | Lan | Category 2 | 104 mph | 228 km |
| 2016 | Mindulle | Category 1 | 75 mph | 23 km |
| 2014 | Phanfone | Category 1 | 81 mph | 137 km |
| 2014 | Fengshen | Category 1 | 69 mph | 292 km |
| 2013 | Wipha | Category 1 | 81 mph | 158 km |
| 2011 | Roke | Category 2 | 92 mph | 182 km |
| 2010 | Chaba | Category 1 | 75 mph | 197 km |
| 2009 | Melor | Category 1 | 86 mph | 269 km |
| 2009 | Krovanh | Category 1 | 69 mph | 74 km |
| 2008 | Sinlaku | Category 1 | 75 mph | 251 km |
| 2007 | Fitow | Category 1 | 81 mph | 76 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
20 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 21.0 m (69 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1854 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 21.0 m | 1,000 | 150 km |
| 1923 | SAGAMI BAY | Earthquake | 13.0 m | 105,385 | 112 km |
| 1703 | OFF SW BOSO PENINSULA | Earthquake | 11.7 m | 5,233 | 73 km |
| 1498 | ENSHUNADA SEA | Earthquake | 10.0 m | 5,000 | 131 km |
| 1495 | KAMAKURA, SAGAMI BAY, TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 200 | 112 km |
| 1433 | OFF IZU-OSHIMA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 90 km |
| 2009 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.6 m | 1 | 136 km |
| 1980 | HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.6 m | — | 86 km |
| 1972 | CHICHI JIMA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 140 km |
| 1972 | EAST OFF HACHIJO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.4 m | — | 148 km |
| 1978 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.4 m | 25 | 84 km |
| 1923 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.3 m | — | 110 km |
| 1990 | W. OF BONIN ISLANDS, IZU IS., JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 122 km |
| 1974 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 30 | 94 km |
| 1982 | S. OF HONSHU ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 30 km |
| 1990 | JAPAN | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 73 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 25 km |
| 2000 | HONSHU: S COAST | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 35 km |
| 2000 | KOZU-SHIMA ISLAND, HONSHU | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 39 km |
| 1857 | TOKAIDO | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Miyakejima (1 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Miyakejima | Stratovolcano | 775 m (2,543 ft) | 2010 | 1 km |
| Mikurajima | Stratovolcano | 851 m (2,792 ft) | -4100 | 25 km |
| Kozushima | Lava dome(s) | 572 m (1,877 ft) | 838 | 37 km |
| Niijima | Lava dome(s) | 432 m (1,417 ft) | 886 | 41 km |
| Toshima | Stratovolcano | 508 m (1,667 ft) | -4550 | 53 km |
| Izu-Oshima | Stratovolcano | 758 m (2,487 ft) | 1990 | 71 km |
| Izu-Tobu | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,406 m (4,613 ft) | 1989 | 98 km |
| Hachijojima | Stratovolcano(es) | 854 m (2,802 ft) | 1606 | 108 km |
| Hakoneyama | Complex | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | 2015 | 135 km |
| Fujisan | Stratovolcano | 3,776 m (12,388 ft) | 1708 | 159 km |
| Aogashima | Stratovolcano | 423 m (1,388 ft) | 1785 | 183 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 8.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 9.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 12.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Driest |
Miyake has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 106.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and December the driest (5.0").