Climate Insights for Hamaikawa

Minamiakita-gun, Akita, Japan

Hottest
August
29°C peak
Coldest
February
0°C low
Wettest
August
197mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hamaikawa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1689mm of precipitation falls per year. Hamaikawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hamaikawa 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 119cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0° Feb Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0° Mar Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Apr Max: 13° Average: 10° Min: 8° May Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jun Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 18° Jul Max: 27° Average: 25° Min: 23° Aug Max: 29° Average: 26° Min: 24° Sep Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Oct Max: 18° Average: 16° Min: 13° Nov Max: 12° Average: 10° Min: 8° Dec Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hamaikawa vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 39mm Feb Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 32mm Mar Precipitation: 97mm Snow: 9mm Apr Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 184mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 197mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 159mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 165mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 151mm Snow: 3mm Dec Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 35mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hamaikawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1689mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 141mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 197mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 95mm. That's 102mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 119cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 39cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 27km/h Feb Wind Speed: 27km/h Mar Wind Speed: 25km/h Apr Wind Speed: 24km/h May Wind Speed: 21km/h Jun Wind Speed: 19km/h Jul Wind Speed: 17km/h Aug Wind Speed: 18km/h Sep Wind Speed: 19km/h Oct Wind Speed: 22km/h Nov Wind Speed: 25km/h Dec Wind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed

Hamaikawa is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 17km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/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 27km/h in winter, 23km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 22km/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 Hamaikawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Hamaikawa 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 29°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 3 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 326mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are moderate at around 23km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 527mm across the season with a monthly average of 176mm. Winds are moderate at around 18km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 476mm across the season with a monthly average of 159mm. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 0 to 6°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 360mm across the season with a monthly average of 120mm. Expect around 106cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 27km/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 Hamaikawa 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
0 °C
4 °C
27 km/h
106 mm
39 cm
Feb
0 °C
4 °C
27 km/h
95 mm
32 cm
Mar Current
3 °C
9 °C
25 km/h
97 mm
9 cm
Apr
8 °C
13 °C
24 km/h
108 mm
0 cm
May
13 °C
19 °C
21 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
22 °C
19 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
Jul
23 °C
27 °C
17 km/h
184 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
29 °C
18 km/h
197 mm
0 cm
Sep
20 °C
25 °C
19 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
18 °C
22 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
12 °C
25 km/h
151 mm
3 cm
Dec
2 °C
6 °C
28 km/h
160 mm
35 cm
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