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Weather & Climate in Zamami, Japan
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zamami has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°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 85.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
64°F Jan (18°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 73.8°F |
| 37% above US avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 181 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.2286°N, 127.3033°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Tokyo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
968 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.0.
| Feb 26, 2010 | 70 km SE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan | M7.0 | 117 km | 25 km |
| Mar 2, 2014 | 109 km NW of Nago, Japan | M6.5 | 134 km | 119 km |
| Apr 14, 1991 | 82 km NW of Nago, Japan | M6.0 | 104 km | 83 km |
| Aug 7, 2007 | 136 km WNW of Nago, Japan | M6.0 | 127 km | 18 km |
| May 1, 2023 | 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan | M5.9 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Jul 31, 2007 | 134 km NW of Nago, Japan | M5.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Aug 17, 2001 | 137 km NE of Hirara, Japan | M5.9 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Mar 26, 2009 | 155 km NW of Nago, Japan | M5.9 | 145 km | 160 km |
| May 17, 1990 | 13 km W of Nago, Japan | M5.8 | 69 km | 33 km |
| Mar 17, 2022 | 146 km WNW of Naha, Japan | M5.7 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Jan 15, 2010 | 151 km WNW of Naha, Japan | M5.7 | 117 km | 139 km |
| Sep 18, 2022 | 166 km W of Itoman, Japan | M5.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Ryukyu Islands, Japan | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 2022 | 140 km WNW of Naha, Japan | M5.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 145 km WNW of Naha, Japan | M5.6 | 113 km | 8 km |
| Feb 21, 2022 | 143 km WNW of Naha, Japan | M5.6 | 111 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2011 | 57 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan | M5.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 11, 1997 | 66 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan | M5.5 | 120 km | 33 km |
| Apr 9, 1997 | 69 km ESE of Katsuren-haebaru, Japan | M5.5 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 1, 1993 | 46 km WNW of Naha, Japan | M5.5 | 21 km | 55 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Hurricane History
101 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2023 | Khanun | Category 4 | 109 mph | 62 km |
| 2022 | Hinnamnor | Category 4 | 115 mph | 167 km |
| 2021 | In-fa | Category 2 | 98 mph | 226 km |
| 2020 | Maysak | Category 4 | 109 mph | 81 km |
| 2020 | Bavi | Category 2 | 86 mph | 162 km |
| 2019 | Lekima | Category 4 | 121 mph | 291 km |
| 2019 | Lingling | Category 4 | 109 mph | 210 km |
| 2019 | Neoguri | Category 2 | 81 mph | 257 km |
| 2019 | Tapah | Category 1 | 75 mph | 213 km |
| 2018 | Maria | Category 3 | 109 mph | 227 km |
| 2018 | Trami | Category 2 | 98 mph | 21 km |
| 2018 | Prapiroon | Category 1 | 75 mph | 50 km |
| 2018 | Kong-rey | Category 1 | 75 mph | 101 km |
| 2017 | Talim | Category 4 | 109 mph | 205 km |
| 2017 | Saola | Category 1 | 69 mph | 146 km |
| 2016 | Chaba | Category 5 | 132 mph | 71 km |
| 2016 | Malakas | Category 3 | 109 mph | 285 km |
| 2016 | Namtheun | Category 1 | 63 mph | 286 km |
| 2015 | Chan-hom | Category 4 | 104 mph | 144 km |
| 2015 | Goni | Category 4 | 115 mph | 105 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.2 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1768 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.2 m | — | 20 km |
| 2010 | RYUKYU ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 7.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 9.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
Zamami has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 63°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 85.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.9") and December the driest (4.4").