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Weather & Climate in Tarama, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.
Temperature
65°F Jan (18°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 75.2°F |
| 39% above US avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 59 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 1,492.0 sq mi (3,864.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.6685°N, 124.7026°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
958 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 | 64 km | 32 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 102 km N of Hirara, Japan | M6.3 | 123 km | 9 km |
| Aug 13, 1997 | 53 km ENE of Hirara, Japan | M6.2 | 115 km | 55 km |
| Aug 5, 2009 | 66 km SSW of Hirara, Japan | M6.1 | 63 km | 25 km |
| Sep 30, 1990 | 62 km S of Hirara, Japan | M6.1 | 70 km | 35 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 103 km NNW of Hirara, Japan | M6.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 94 km NNW of Hirara, Japan | M6.0 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Mar 18, 2022 | 147 km N of Ishigaki, Japan | M5.9 | 132 km | 166 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 | 77 km | 22 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 103 km N of Hirara, Japan | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 16, 2011 | 123 km NNW of Ishigaki, Japan | M5.7 | 118 km | 131 km |
| Jun 9, 1996 | 63 km NNE of Yonakuni, Japan | M5.6 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1990 | 104 km NW of Hirara, Japan | M5.6 | 82 km | 133 km |
| Sep 24, 1996 | 71 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan | M5.6 | 127 km | 25 km |
| Apr 18, 2013 | 62 km NE of Yonakuni, Japan | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2021 | 160 km N of Ishigaki, Japan | M5.5 | 148 km | 199 km |
| Jan 16, 2002 | 100 km S of Hirara, Japan | M5.5 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 97 km N of Hirara, Japan | M5.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Oct 24, 2002 | 101 km NNW of Ishigaki, Japan | M5.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
118 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 | 193 km |
| 2023 | Khanun | Category 4 | 104 mph | 191 km |
| 2023 | Haikui | Category 3 | 98 mph | 223 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 5 | 115 mph | 4 km |
| 2022 | Muifa | Category 3 | 98 mph | 68 km |
| 2021 | Chanthu | Category 3 | 115 mph | 233 km |
| 2021 | In-fa | Category 2 | 98 mph | 30 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 4 | 109 mph | 231 km |
| 2020 | Hagupit | Category 1 | 75 mph | 195 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 1 | 75 mph | 282 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 121 mph | 28 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 4 | 109 mph | 61 km |
| 2019 | Mitag | Category 2 | 86 mph | 182 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 3 | 104 mph | 38 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 2 | 98 mph | 202 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 271 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 208 km |
| 2017 | Talim | Category 4 | 109 mph | 108 km |
| 2017 | Nesat | Category 2 | 92 mph | 245 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 5 | 132 mph | 226 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 | 85 km |
| 1938 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | - | 84 km |
| 1667 | MIYAKOJIMA, JAPAN | Earthquake | - | - | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 65°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Driest |
| March | 69°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.2 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in |
Tarama has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 65°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (5.1").