Climate Insights for Nishimonai

Ogachi-gun, Akita, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
August
205mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Nishimonai is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1789mm of precipitation falls per year. Nishimonai receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nishimonai 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 -4°C. Nishimonai 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: 1° Average: -1° Min: -4° Feb Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4° Mar Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 0° Apr Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Jun Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jul Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Oct Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 10° Nov Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Dec Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Nishimonai 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 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°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: 136mm Snow: 104mm Feb Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 77mm Mar Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 42mm Apr Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 10mm May Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 161mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 191mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 205mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 160mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 144mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 130mm Snow: 17mm Dec Precipitation: 159mm Snow: 89mm
Precipitation
Snow

Nishimonai is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1789mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 149mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 205mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 113mm. That's 92mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Nishimonai receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 340cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 104cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 9km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 7km/h Aug Wind Speed: 7km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 9km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Nishimonai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/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 10km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

3 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Nishimonai, which began on June 21, 2026. Nishimonai 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -4°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (3 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 391mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 556mm across the season with a monthly average of 185mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 434mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Expect around 17cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 407mm across the season with a monthly average of 136mm. Expect around 270cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/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 Nishimonai 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
1 °C
10 km/h
136 mm
104 cm
Feb
-4 °C
2 °C
11 km/h
113 mm
77 cm
Mar
0 °C
8 °C
10 km/h
127 mm
42 cm
Apr
5 °C
14 °C
10 km/h
135 mm
10 cm
May
11 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
130 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
23 °C
8 km/h
161 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
191 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
28 °C
7 km/h
205 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
17 °C
24 °C
7 km/h
160 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
17 °C
8 km/h
144 mm
0 cm
Nov
4 °C
11 °C
9 km/h
130 mm
17 cm
Dec
-2 °C
4 °C
10 km/h
159 mm
89 cm
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