Climate Insights for Aterazawa

Nishimurayama-gun, Yamagata-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low
Wettest
July
271mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Aterazawa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 2370mm of precipitation falls per year. Aterazawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Aterazawa 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 -3°C. Aterazawa 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: -1° Min: -3° Feb Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -3° Mar Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 0° Apr Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Jun Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 17° Oct Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Nov Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Dec Max: 3° Average: 1° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Aterazawa vary considerably across the year, with a 31°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 -3°C and the daily average is -1°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: 249mm Snow: 151mm Feb Precipitation: 173mm Snow: 97mm Mar Precipitation: 158mm Snow: 57mm Apr Precipitation: 141mm Snow: 11mm May Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 177mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 271mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 252mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 197mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 169mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 182mm Snow: 25mm Dec Precipitation: 271mm Snow: 129mm
Precipitation
Snow

Aterazawa is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2370mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 197mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 271mm of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 130mm. That's 141mm 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. Aterazawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 470cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 151cm. 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: 16km/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: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Aterazawa 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, 15km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/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 Aterazawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Aterazawa 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 -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 429mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/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 700mm across the season with a monthly average of 233mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 548mm across the season with a monthly average of 183mm. Expect around 25cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -3 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 693mm across the season with a monthly average of 231mm. Expect around 377cm 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 Aterazawa 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
-3 °C
1 °C
16 km/h
249 mm
151 cm
Feb
-3 °C
2 °C
17 km/h
173 mm
97 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
6 °C
16 km/h
158 mm
57 cm
Apr
5 °C
13 °C
15 km/h
141 mm
11 cm
May
11 °C
20 °C
13 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
177 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
271 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
28 °C
10 km/h
252 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
197 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
169 mm
0 cm
Nov
4 °C
11 °C
14 km/h
182 mm
25 cm
Dec
-2 °C
3 °C
15 km/h
271 mm
129 cm
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