Climate Insights for Aratokō

Nishiokitama-gun, Yamagata-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
July
263mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Aratokō is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 2201mm of precipitation falls per year. Aratokō receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Aratokō 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 -4°C. Aratokō experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -4° Feb Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4° Mar Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -1° Apr Max: 13° Average: 8° Min: 4° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Jul Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Oct Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 9° Nov Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3° Dec Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Aratokō vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 233mm Snow: 147mm Feb Precipitation: 166mm Snow: 96mm Mar Precipitation: 154mm Snow: 61mm Apr Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 119mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 169mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 263mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 231mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 184mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 145mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 157mm Snow: 25mm Dec Precipitation: 247mm Snow: 127mm
Precipitation
Snow

Aratokō is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2201mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 183mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 263mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 119mm. That's 144mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Aratokō receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 467cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 147cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 12km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Aratokō is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 16km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Aratokō, which began on March 20, 2026. Aratokō is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 408mm across the season with a monthly average of 136mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 663mm across the season with a monthly average of 221mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 485mm across the season with a monthly average of 162mm. Expect around 25cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 646mm across the season with a monthly average of 215mm. Expect around 370cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Aratokō 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-4 °C
1 °C
16 km/h
233 mm
147 cm
Feb
-4 °C
2 °C
17 km/h
166 mm
96 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
6 °C
15 km/h
154 mm
61 cm
Apr
4 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
135 mm
12 cm
May
10 °C
20 °C
13 km/h
119 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
22 °C
11 km/h
169 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
263 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
231 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
23 °C
10 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
17 °C
12 km/h
145 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
10 °C
14 km/h
157 mm
25 cm
Dec
-2 °C
3 °C
15 km/h
247 mm
127 cm
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