Climate Insights for Minami-Sōma

Minamisōma Shi, Fukushima-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
26°C peak
Coldest
February
4°C low
Wettest
September
159mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Minami-Sōma is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1252mm of precipitation falls per year. Minami-Sōma receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Minami-Sōma 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, March, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 4° Feb Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 4° Mar Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6° Apr Max: 13° Average: 11° Min: 10° May Max: 17° Average: 16° Min: 14° Jun Max: 20° Average: 19° Min: 18° Jul Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 22° Aug Max: 26° Average: 25° Min: 24° Sep Max: 24° Average: 23° Min: 22° Oct Max: 19° Average: 18° Min: 16° Nov Max: 15° Average: 13° Min: 11° Dec Max: 10° Average: 8° Min: 6°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Minami-Sōma 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 5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between November and December, with a 5°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: 68mm Snow: 9mm Feb Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 4mm Mar Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 3mm Apr Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 111mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 159mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 59mm Snow: 2mm
Precipitation
Snow

Minami-Sōma is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1252mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 159mm of rainfall. October and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 50mm. That's 109mm less than September, 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 December, totalling around 17cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 9cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h 40km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 36km/h Feb Wind Speed: 35km/h Mar Wind Speed: 32km/h Apr Wind Speed: 31km/h May Wind Speed: 27km/h Jun Wind Speed: 25km/h Jul Wind Speed: 22km/h Aug Wind Speed: 25km/h Sep Wind Speed: 25km/h Oct Wind Speed: 29km/h Nov Wind Speed: 31km/h Dec Wind Speed: 34km/h
Wind Speed

Minami-Sōma is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 29km/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 36km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 22km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/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 35km/h in winter, 30km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 28km/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 Minami-Sōma, which began on March 20, 2026. Minami-Sōma 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 6 to 17°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 309mm across the season with a monthly average of 103mm. Winds are strong, averaging 30km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 385mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Winds are moderate at around 24km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 11 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 381mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Winds are strong, averaging 28km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 10°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 177mm for the season, averaging 59mm per month. Expect around 14cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 35km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Minami-Sōma 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
4 °C
7 °C
36 km/h
68 mm
9 cm
Feb
4 °C
7 °C
35 km/h
50 mm
4 cm
Mar Current
6 °C
10 °C
32 km/h
102 mm
3 cm
Apr
10 °C
13 °C
31 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
May
14 °C
17 °C
27 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
20 °C
25 km/h
111 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
24 °C
22 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
26 °C
25 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Sep
22 °C
24 °C
25 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
19 °C
29 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Nov
11 °C
15 °C
31 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Dec
6 °C
10 °C
34 km/h
59 mm
2 cm
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