Climate Insights for Sakaide
Kagawa Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Sakaide is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,480 mm of precipitation falls per year. Sakaide receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sakaide 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Sakaide is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 58.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Sakaide receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sakaide 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, December, when temperatures can drop to 40°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in Sakaide vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Sakaide vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 44°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Sakaide is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,480 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 213 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 50 mm. That's 164 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 8cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Sakaide is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 58.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.8 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 8.4 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2 in. That's 6.5 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 3in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.
Wind
Sakaide is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/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 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 12km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 10km/h in autumn.Sakaide is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4mph 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 8mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sakaide 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 Sakaide 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.