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Weather & Climate in Miyakojima, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Miyakojima has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 74.4°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 118 ft (36 m) |
| Area | 1,492.0 sq mi (3,864.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.7902°N, 125.3111°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
704 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Oct 4, 2010 | 61 km SSW of Hirara, Japan | M6.3 | 60 km | 32 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 102 km N of Hirara, Japan | M6.3 | 104 km | 9 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 53 km ENE of Hirara, Japan | M6.2 | 53 km | 55 km |
| Aug 5, 2009 | 66 km SSW of Hirara, Japan | M6.1 | 66 km | 25 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 103 km NNW of Hirara, Japan | M6.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1990 | 62 km S of Hirara, Japan | M6.1 | 61 km | 35 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 94 km NNW of Hirara, Japan | M6.0 | 97 km | 11 km |
| May 9, 2017 | 110 km ESE of Hirara, Japan | M6.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 137 km NE of Hirara, Japan | M5.9 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 8, 2001 | 62 km SSW of Hirara, Japan | M5.8 | 61 km | 16 km |
| May 11, 2023 | southwestern Ryukyu Islands, Japan | M5.8 | 64 km | 22 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 103 km N of Hirara, Japan | M5.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1990 | 104 km NW of Hirara, Japan | M5.6 | 106 km | 133 km |
| Jan 16, 2002 | 100 km S of Hirara, Japan | M5.5 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 97 km N of Hirara, Japan | M5.5 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2012 | 124 km NNW of Hirara, Japan | M5.4 | 127 km | 133 km |
| Dec 30, 1995 | northeast of Taiwan | M5.4 | 96 km | 33 km |
| Jul 16, 1991 | 2 km ENE of Hirara, Japan | M5.4 | 3 km | 47 km |
| Aug 20, 2001 | 131 km NE of Hirara, Japan | M5.4 | 132 km | 33 km |
| Sep 3, 1993 | 144 km SE of Hirara, Japan | M5.3 | 143 km | 37 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
116 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2024 | Gaemi | Category 4 | 104 mph | 249 km |
| 2023 | Khanun | Category 4 | 109 mph | 154 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 249 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 5 | 115 mph | 63 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 3 | 98 mph | 130 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 109 mph | 295 km |
| 2021 | In-fa | Category 2 | 98 mph | 30 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 4 | 109 mph | 169 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 75 mph | 246 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 258 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 121 mph | 53 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 4 | 109 mph | 21 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 245 km |
| 2019 | Tapah | Category 1 | 75 mph | 292 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 3 | 109 mph | 22 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 2 | 98 mph | 142 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 217 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 146 km |
| 2017 | Talim | Category 4 | 109 mph | 51 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 5 | 132 mph | 165 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 | 135 km |
| 1938 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 62 km |
| 1667 | MIYAKOJIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.5 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 6.0 in |
Miyakojima has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 64°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 85.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (5.3").