Amami weather in February
In February, Amami sees average daytime highs of 17°C and overnight lows near 15°C, with 121 mm of rain across 12.8 wet days and about 11 hours of daylight. It is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 17°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in February, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 42 min at the start of February to 11 h 18 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, February is Amami's 10th-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Amami's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 17°
- 11th warmest
- Overnight low
- 15°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 121 mm
- 12.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 hours
- 7:07 AM – 6:06 PM
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 25 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 2.89 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Amami is city in Kagoshima prefecture, Japan.
- Density
- 134/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 2006
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in February
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 17°C through the month.
A typical February day in Amami reaches about 17°C in the afternoon and slips back to 15°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 14°C and 20°C. Set against its neighbours, February runs on par with January and about 2°C cooler than March.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg low (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 14 |
| 2 | 16 | 14 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 |
| 4 | 16 | 14 |
| 5 | 17 | 14 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 |
| 7 | 17 | 14 |
| 8 | 17 | 14 |
| 9 | 17 | 14 |
| 10 | 17 | 14 |
| 11 | 17 | 15 |
| 12 | 17 | 15 |
| 13 | 17 | 15 |
| 14 | 17 | 15 |
| 15 | 17 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 15 |
| 17 | 17 | 15 |
| 18 | 17 | 15 |
| 19 | 17 | 15 |
| 20 | 17 | 15 |
| 21 | 17 | 15 |
| 22 | 17 | 15 |
| 23 | 17 | 15 |
| 24 | 17 | 15 |
| 25 | 18 | 15 |
| 26 | 18 | 15 |
| 27 | 18 | 15 |
| 28 | 18 | 15 |
How February really feels in Amami
Once humidity and wind are folded in, February averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
February sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Amami weather by month
How February compares with the rest of the year at a glance. February is the 11th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17° / 15° | 124 | 14.3 | 10.4 | 4.7 |
| Feb | 17° / 15° | 121 | 12.8 | 11 | 4.8 |
| Mar | 19° / 16° | 157 | 14.5 | 11.8 | 5.3 |
| Apr | 21° / 19° | 158 | 13.2 | 12.7 | 5.8 |
| May | 23° / 22° | 210 | 14 | 13.4 | 6.0 |
| Jun | 26° / 25° | 320 | 17.6 | 13.8 | 5.2 |
| Jul | 29° / 27° | 128 | 10.7 | 13.6 | 5.5 |
| Aug | 29° / 27° | 142 | 13.8 | 13 | 5.2 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 175 | 15.2 | 12.2 | 5.6 |
| Oct | 25° / 24° | 149 | 12.6 | 11.3 | 6.5 |
| Nov | 22° / 20° | 118 | 10.9 | 10.6 | 6.4 |
| Dec | 19° / 17° | 110 | 12.9 | 10.2 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in February
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 14% of the time in February.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of February, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 73%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Cloudier (%) | 75 | 76 | 75 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 75 |
| 2 | 24 | 76 |
| 3 | 25 | 75 |
| 4 | 24 | 76 |
| 5 | 24 | 76 |
| 6 | 24 | 76 |
| 7 | 24 | 76 |
| 8 | 24 | 76 |
| 9 | 24 | 76 |
| 10 | 24 | 76 |
| 11 | 24 | 76 |
| 12 | 25 | 75 |
| 13 | 26 | 74 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 27 | 73 |
| 17 | 27 | 73 |
| 18 | 28 | 72 |
| 19 | 28 | 72 |
| 20 | 28 | 72 |
| 21 | 30 | 70 |
| 22 | 30 | 70 |
| 23 | 30 | 70 |
| 24 | 30 | 70 |
| 25 | 31 | 69 |
| 26 | 31 | 69 |
| 27 | 32 | 68 |
| 28 | 32 | 68 |
Chance of precipitation in February
Amami gets around 121 mm of rain over 12.8 wet days in February. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 46% and peaks near 47% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 46 |
| 2 | 46 |
| 3 | 46 |
| 4 | 46 |
| 5 | 46 |
| 6 | 46 |
| 7 | 46 |
| 8 | 46 |
| 9 | 45 |
| 10 | 45 |
| 11 | 45 |
| 12 | 45 |
| 13 | 45 |
| 14 | 46 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 46 |
| 21 | 46 |
| 22 | 46 |
| 23 | 47 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 47 |
| 26 | 47 |
| 27 | 47 |
| 28 | 47 |
Humidity in February
Most of February feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, February lands in the dry band about 73% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 63 | 63 | 63 |
| Comfortable (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Humid (%) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Muggy (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 83 | 11 | 5 | 1 |
| 2 | 82 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| 3 | 82 | 11 | 6 | 1 |
| 4 | 81 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| 5 | 81 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| 6 | 81 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| 7 | 80 | 12 | 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 78 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| 9 | 78 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| 10 | 78 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| 11 | 77 | 14 | 7 | 2 |
| 12 | 75 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| 13 | 75 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| 14 | 74 | 16 | 8 | 2 |
| 15 | 72 | 17 | 8 | 3 |
| 16 | 72 | 17 | 8 | 3 |
| 17 | 71 | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| 18 | 69 | 19 | 9 | 3 |
| 19 | 68 | 20 | 9 | 3 |
| 20 | 67 | 21 | 9 | 3 |
| 21 | 66 | 21 | 10 | 3 |
| 22 | 65 | 22 | 10 | 3 |
| 23 | 64 | 22 | 11 | 3 |
| 24 | 64 | 22 | 11 | 3 |
| 25 | 64 | 22 | 11 | 3 |
| 26 | 63 | 22 | 12 | 3 |
| 27 | 63 | 22 | 12 | 3 |
| 28 | 63 | 22 | 12 | 3 |
Wind in February
Winds average 25 km/h in February.
Across February, daily wind ranges from about 24 km/h on the calmest days to 26 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy | breezy |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | breezy |
| 2 | 25 | breezy |
| 3 | 25 | breezy |
| 4 | 25 | breezy |
| 5 | 25 | breezy |
| 6 | 25 | breezy |
| 7 | 25 | breezy |
| 8 | 25 | breezy |
| 9 | 25 | breezy |
| 10 | 25 | breezy |
| 11 | 25 | breezy |
| 12 | 25 | breezy |
| 13 | 25 | breezy |
| 14 | 25 | breezy |
| 15 | 25 | breezy |
| 16 | 25 | breezy |
| 17 | 25 | breezy |
| 18 | 25 | breezy |
| 19 | 25 | breezy |
| 20 | 25 | breezy |
| 21 | 25 | breezy |
| 22 | 25 | breezy |
| 23 | 24 | breezy |
| 24 | 24 | breezy |
| 25 | 24 | breezy |
| 26 | 24 | breezy |
| 27 | 24 | breezy |
| 28 | 24 | breezy |
Sunrise & sunset in February
Daylight runs from about 10 h 42 min at the start of February to 11 h 18 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 36 minutes over February. Sunrise moves from 7:16 AM to 6:55 AM, and sunset from 5:55 PM to 6:16 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.0 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 7:16 | 7:15 | 7:15 | 7:14 | 7:14 | 7:13 | 7:12 | 7:12 | 7:11 | 7:10 | 7:10 | 7:09 | 7:08 | 7:08 | 7:07 | 7:06 | 7:05 | 7:04 | 7:04 | 7:03 | 7:02 | 7:01 | 7:00 | 6:59 | 6:58 | 6:57 | 6:56 | 6:55 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:16 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.7 | 7:16 | 5:55 |
| 2 | 10.7 | 7:15 | 5:56 |
| 3 | 10.7 | 7:15 | 5:57 |
| 4 | 10.7 | 7:14 | 5:58 |
| 5 | 10.8 | 7:14 | 5:59 |
| 6 | 10.8 | 7:13 | 5:59 |
| 7 | 10.8 | 7:12 | 6:00 |
| 8 | 10.8 | 7:12 | 6:01 |
| 9 | 10.8 | 7:11 | 6:02 |
| 10 | 10.9 | 7:10 | 6:03 |
| 11 | 10.9 | 7:10 | 6:03 |
| 12 | 10.9 | 7:09 | 6:04 |
| 13 | 10.9 | 7:08 | 6:05 |
| 14 | 11.0 | 7:08 | 6:06 |
| 15 | 11.0 | 7:07 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 11.0 | 7:06 | 6:07 |
| 17 | 11.0 | 7:05 | 6:08 |
| 18 | 11.1 | 7:04 | 6:09 |
| 19 | 11.1 | 7:04 | 6:09 |
| 20 | 11.1 | 7:03 | 6:10 |
| 21 | 11.1 | 7:02 | 6:11 |
| 22 | 11.2 | 7:01 | 6:11 |
| 23 | 11.2 | 7:00 | 6:12 |
| 24 | 11.2 | 6:59 | 6:13 |
| 25 | 11.3 | 6:58 | 6:13 |
| 26 | 11.3 | 6:57 | 6:14 |
| 27 | 11.3 | 6:56 | 6:15 |
| 28 | 11.3 | 6:55 | 6:16 |
Solar energy in February
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in February, about 2.89 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.19 kWh/m² to a high of 6.23 kWh/m² in July across the year — February's 2.89 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.9 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 2 | 2.5 | Moderate |
| 3 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 4 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 5 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 6 | 2.6 | Moderate |
| 7 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 8 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 9 | 2.7 | Moderate |
| 10 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 11 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 12 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 13 | 2.8 | Moderate |
| 14 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 15 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 16 | 2.9 | Moderate |
| 17 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 18 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 3.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 21 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 22 | 3.1 | Moderate |
| 23 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 24 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 25 | 3.2 | Moderate |
| 26 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 27 | 3.3 | Moderate |
| 28 | 3.4 | Moderate |
Hazard calendar for Amami
In February, Amami sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Amami sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is February a good time to visit Amami?
Our two travel scores rate February for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
February is a reasonable time to visit Amami for sightseeing.
What to pack for Amami in February
From February's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In February, Amami sees daytime highs around 17°C and nights near 15°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: a warm layer and a windbreaker. About 13 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Amami in February
The nearest coast averages about 21°C in February — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 29°C and coldest in February near 21°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
| Comfort | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Refreshing | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Refreshing |
| Feb | 21 | Refreshing |
| Mar | 21 | Refreshing |
| Apr | 22 | Refreshing |
| May | 24 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 26 | Warm |
| Jul | 28 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Tropical |
| Oct | 27 | Warm |
| Nov | 25 | Warm |
| Dec | 23 | Refreshing |
UV index in Amami in February
Clear-sky midday UV in February peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Amami peaks around July 14 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 4 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 4 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | High | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 8 | Very high |
| Apr | 9 | Very high |
| May | 9 | Very high |
| Jun | 11 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 10 | Extreme |
| Sep | 10 | Extreme |
| Oct | 7 | Very high |
| Nov | 6 | High |
| Dec | 4 | Moderate |
Air quality in Amami in February
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where February falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Amami is worst in April — around 17 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.3× the cleanest month (July, 8 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 12 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Good | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | Good |
| Feb | 15 | Moderate |
| Mar | 17 | Moderate |
| Apr | 17 | Moderate |
| May | 14 | Moderate |
| Jun | 9 | Good |
| Jul | 8 | Good |
| Aug | 9 | Good |
| Sep | 9 | Good |
| Oct | 9 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 10 | Good |
Where is Amami?
Amami sits at 28.4°N, 129.5°E, 21 m above sea level, in Japan. The nearest listed city is Naze, 2.0 km away.
Topography around Amami
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Amami.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Amami has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 376 m around an average of 130 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 517 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 682 m.
The land around Amami is covered by trees (82%) within 3 km, water (59%) and trees (39%) within 16 km, and water (95%) within 80 km.
Japan travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B
- 100 V · 50 / 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 65% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $35,951
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.1 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 99%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 0.2
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 3.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 446
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Amami (28.3769°, 129.4938°, elevation 21 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).