Climate Insights for Sagamihara

Chuo Ward, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
June
231 mm rain9.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sagamihara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,846 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sagamihara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sagamihara 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Sagamihara is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 72.7 in of precipitation falls per year. Sagamihara receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sagamihara 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 32°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°FebMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 1°MarMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°AprMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 10°MayMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 14°JunMax: 25°Average: 22°Min: 19°JulMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 24°SepMax: 27°Average: 23°Min: 21°OctMax: 20°Average: 17°Min: 14°NovMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°DecMax: 11°Average: 6°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 48°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°FFebMax: 50°FAverage: 42°FMin: 34°FMarMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FAprMax: 65°FAverage: 57°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 65°FMin: 58°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 71°FMin: 65°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 80°FMin: 75°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 74°FMin: 69°FOctMax: 69°FAverage: 62°FMin: 57°FNovMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 53°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°F
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Temperatures in Sagamihara vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 4°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 Sagamihara vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 32°F and an average of 39°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 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 12mmFebPrecipitation: 82mmSnow: 16mmMarPrecipitation: 169mmSnow: 12mmAprPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 163mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 231mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 224mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 167mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 213mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 218mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 1mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 5inFebPrecipitation: 3.2inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 6.7inSnow (in): 5inAprPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 6.4inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 9.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 8.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 8.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 8.6inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 1in
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Sagamihara is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,846 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 154 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 231 mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 60 mm. That's 172 mm less than June, 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 45cm annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 16cm.Sagamihara is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 72.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 9.1 in of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2.4 in. That's 6.8 in less than June, 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 18in annually. February is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 6km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Sagamihara 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 April, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Sagamihara is mildly breezy, 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 April, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sagamihara 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 Sagamihara 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C32 °F
9 °C48 °F
7 km/h4 mph
65 mm2.5 in
12 cm5 in
Feb
1 °C34 °F
10 °C50 °F
7 km/h5 mph
82 mm3.2 in
16 cm6 in
Mar
5 °C41 °F
14 °C57 °F
8 km/h5 mph
169 mm6.7 in
12 cm5 in
Apr
10 °C50 °F
18 °C65 °F
8 km/h5 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C58 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
163 mm6.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C65 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
231 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
224 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
24 °C75 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h4 mph
167 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
21 °C69 °F
27 °C80 °F
7 km/h4 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
14 °C57 °F
20 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
218 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
16 °C61 °F
6 km/h4 mph
102 mm4 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
2 °C36 °F
11 °C53 °F
6 km/h4 mph
60 mm2.4 in
1 cm1 in