Climate Insights for Asahikawa
Kamikawa Subprefecture, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Asahikawa is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1,399 mm of precipitation falls per year. Asahikawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Asahikawa 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 -12°C. Asahikawa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Asahikawa is cool. The average annual temperature is 45°F and approximately 55.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Asahikawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Asahikawa 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 11°F. Asahikawa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Asahikawa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -12°C and the daily average is -7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Asahikawa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 66°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 77°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 11°F and the daily average is 19°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Asahikawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,399 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 117 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 236 mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 73 mm. That's 163 mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Asahikawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 348cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 96cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Asahikawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 55.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.6 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 9.3 in of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.9 in. That's 6.4 in less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Asahikawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 137in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 38in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Asahikawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Asahikawa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Asahikawa 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 Asahikawa 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.