Climate Insights for Hanawa

Kazuno Shi, Akita, Japan

Hottest
August
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low
Wettest
August
180mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hanawa is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1507mm of precipitation falls per year. Hanawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hanawa 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 -6°C. Hanawa 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: 0° Average: -3° Min: -6° Feb Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -5° Mar Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -1° Apr Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 4° May Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 21° Average: 18° Min: 14° Jul Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Aug Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Sep Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Oct Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 8° Nov Max: 9° Average: 5° Min: 2° Dec Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Hanawa vary considerably across the year, with a 33°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 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -3°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 62mm Feb Precipitation: 95mm Snow: 55mm Mar Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 39mm Apr Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 9mm May Precipitation: 108mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 174mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 180mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 15mm Dec Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 62mm
Precipitation
Snow

Hanawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1507mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 180mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 91mm. That's 89mm 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. Hanawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 244cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 62cm. 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: 18km/h Feb Wind Speed: 19km/h Mar Wind Speed: 18km/h Apr Wind Speed: 18km/h May Wind Speed: 16km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 15km/h Nov Wind Speed: 16km/h Dec Wind Speed: 18km/h
Wind Speed

Hanawa is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/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 18km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 15km/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 Hanawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Hanawa 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 327mm across the season with a monthly average of 109mm. Winds are moderate at around 17km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 493mm across the season with a monthly average of 164mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 385mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Expect around 16cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 15km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 302mm across the season with a monthly average of 101mm. Expect around 179cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 18km/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 Hanawa 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
-6 °C
0 °C
18 km/h
91 mm
62 cm
Feb
-5 °C
1 °C
19 km/h
95 mm
55 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
6 °C
18 km/h
106 mm
39 cm
Apr
4 °C
12 °C
18 km/h
113 mm
9 cm
May
10 °C
18 °C
16 km/h
108 mm
1 cm
Jun
14 °C
21 °C
13 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
180 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
23 °C
12 km/h
138 mm
0 cm
Oct
8 °C
16 °C
15 km/h
137 mm
1 cm
Nov
2 °C
9 °C
16 km/h
110 mm
15 cm
Dec
-4 °C
2 °C
18 km/h
116 mm
62 cm
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