Climate Insights for Ōta

Waga-gun, Iwate, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
July
201mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Ōta is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1591mm of precipitation falls per year. Ōta receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ōta 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. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 196cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -5° Feb Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -5° Mar Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 0° Apr Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Jul Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Oct Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Nov Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Dec Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ōta vary considerably across the year, with a 33°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 -5°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 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: 104mm Snow: 60mm Feb Precipitation: 93mm Snow: 44mm Mar Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 26mm Apr Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 5mm May Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 152mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 201mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 176mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 135mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 123mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 51mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ōta is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1591mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 133mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 201mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 93mm. That's 108mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 196cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 60cm.

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: 16km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 16km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 11km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 15km/h
Wind Speed

Ōta is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/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 6km/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 16km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 13km/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 Ōta, which began on March 20, 2026. Ōta 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 -5°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 88 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 364mm across the season with a monthly average of 121mm. 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 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 528mm across the season with a monthly average of 176mm. 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 374mm across the season with a monthly average of 125mm. Expect around 10cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 325mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Expect around 155cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/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 Ōta 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
1 °C
16 km/h
104 mm
60 cm
Feb
-5 °C
2 °C
17 km/h
93 mm
44 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
8 °C
17 km/h
121 mm
26 cm
Apr
5 °C
14 °C
16 km/h
124 mm
5 cm
May
10 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Jun
15 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
27 °C
11 km/h
201 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
28 °C
11 km/h
176 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
135 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Nov
3 °C
11 °C
14 km/h
116 mm
10 cm
Dec
-2 °C
4 °C
15 km/h
128 mm
51 cm
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