Climate Insights for Iwaki
Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Iwaki is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,595 mm of precipitation falls per year. Iwaki receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Iwaki 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 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and March.The climate in Iwaki is temperate. The average annual temperature is 58°F and approximately 62.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Iwaki receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Iwaki 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 38°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Temperatures in Iwaki vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Iwaki vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 79°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 38°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Iwaki is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,595 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 212 mm of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 60 mm. That's 152 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 19cm annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Iwaki is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 62.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 8.3 in of rainfall. September and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 2.4 in. That's 6 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between January and March, totalling around 7in annually. March is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Iwaki 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 January, averaging 20km/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 8km/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 19km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 15km/h in autumn.Iwaki is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 10mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Iwaki 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 Iwaki 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.