Climate Insights for Sakata

The climate in Sakata is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 2143mm of precipitation falls per year. Sakata receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sakata 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 1°C. Sakata experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Sakata 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 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Sakata is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2143mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 179mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 259mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 132mm. That's 128mm less than December, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Sakata receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 237cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 89cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Sakata is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 11km/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 21km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Sakata, which began on September 23, 2026. Sakata 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 February near 1°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sakata 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.