Climate Insights for Kashiwa
Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Kashiwa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1,501 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kashiwa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kashiwa 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between January and November.The climate in Kashiwa is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 59.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Kashiwa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kashiwa 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 35°F. Light snow can occur between January and November.
Temperature
Temperatures in Kashiwa 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 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kashiwa vary considerably across the year, with a 53°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 42°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kashiwa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,501 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 125 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 193 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 54 mm. That's 138 mm less than June, 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 November, totalling around 13cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Kashiwa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 59.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.9 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 7.6 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2.1 in. That's 5.4 in less than June, 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 November, totalling around 5in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Kashiwa 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 April, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kashiwa is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kashiwa 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 Kashiwa 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.