Climate Insights for Maebashi
Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Maebashi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 1,608 mm of precipitation falls per year. Maebashi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maebashi 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Maebashi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 56°F and approximately 63.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Maebashi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Maebashi 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 29°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 39in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Maebashi vary considerably across the year, with a 31°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 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Maebashi vary considerably across the year, with a 55°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 78°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 35°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Maebashi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,608 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 134 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 218 mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 51 mm. That's 167 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 100cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 32cm.Maebashi is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 8.6 in of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2 in. That's 6.6 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 39in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 13in.
Wind
Maebashi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.Maebashi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 5mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maebashi 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 Maebashi 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.