Climate Insights for Kosawada

Kitaakita-gun, Akita, Japan

Hottest
August
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
July
244mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kosawada is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1935mm of precipitation falls per year. Kosawada receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kosawada 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 -5°C. Kosawada 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: -5° Feb Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -5° Mar Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: -1° Apr Max: 13° Average: 9° Min: 5° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Jul Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 16° Oct Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Nov Max: 10° Average: 6° Min: 3° Dec Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kosawada vary considerably across the year, with a 32°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 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°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 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 109mm Snow: 68mm Feb Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 59mm Mar Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 38mm Apr Precipitation: 138mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 197mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 244mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 226mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 173mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 165mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 145mm Snow: 14mm Dec Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 63mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kosawada is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1935mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 161mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 244mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 109mm. That's 134mm 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. Kosawada receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 250cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 68cm. 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: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Kosawada is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/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 17km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

88 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Kosawada, which began on March 20, 2026. Kosawada 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 -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -1 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 416mm across the season with a monthly average of 139mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 667mm across the season with a monthly average of 222mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 483mm across the season with a monthly average of 161mm. Expect around 15cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 370mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Expect around 189cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/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 Kosawada 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
-5 °C
0 °C
17 km/h
109 mm
68 cm
Feb
-5 °C
1 °C
18 km/h
118 mm
59 cm
Mar Current
-1 °C
7 °C
17 km/h
128 mm
38 cm
Apr
5 °C
13 °C
17 km/h
138 mm
7 cm
May
10 °C
19 °C
15 km/h
149 mm
1 cm
Jun
15 °C
22 °C
13 km/h
197 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
26 °C
11 km/h
244 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
226 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
173 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
16 °C
14 km/h
165 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
10 °C
15 km/h
145 mm
14 cm
Dec
-3 °C
2 °C
16 km/h
143 mm
63 cm
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