Climate Insights for Akita

The climate in Akita is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 2,235 mm of precipitation falls per year. Akita receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Akita is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Akita experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Akita is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 88 in of precipitation falls per year. Akita receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Akita is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Akita experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Akita vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Akita vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 81°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 35°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Akita is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,235 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 186 mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 259 mm of rainfall. August and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 126 mm. That's 133 mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Akita receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 268cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 86cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Akita is a very wet location, receiving approximately 88 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7.3 in per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 10.2 in of rainfall. August and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 5 in. That's 5.2 in less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Akita receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 105in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 34in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Akita is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 13km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 25km/h in winter, 18km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Akita is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15mph in winter, 11mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akita based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Akita based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.