Climate Insights for Shizunai-furukawachō

Hidaka-gun, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
23°C peak
Coldest
February
-2°C low
Wettest
August
201mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Shizunai-furukawachō is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1441mm of precipitation falls per year. Shizunai-furukawachō receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Shizunai-furukawachō is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 187cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

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Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Shizunai-furukawachō vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 22°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is -1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°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: 80mm Snow: 56mm Feb Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 46mm Mar Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 21mm Apr Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 102mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 201mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 147mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 7mm Dec Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 55mm
Precipitation
Snow

Shizunai-furukawachō is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1441mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 120mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 201mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 69mm. That's 132mm less than August, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 187cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 56cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 25km/h Feb Wind Speed: 24km/h Mar Wind Speed: 20km/h Apr Wind Speed: 19km/h May Wind Speed: 17km/h Jun Wind Speed: 15km/h Jul Wind Speed: 14km/h Aug Wind Speed: 17km/h Sep Wind Speed: 18km/h Oct Wind Speed: 21km/h Nov Wind Speed: 26km/h Dec Wind Speed: 28km/h
Wind Speed

Shizunai-furukawachō is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 28km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/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 26km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 22km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Shizunai-furukawachō, which began on June 21, 2026. Shizunai-furukawachō 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 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 1 to 11°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 283mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are moderate at around 19km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 467mm across the season with a monthly average of 156mm. Winds are moderate at around 15km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 420mm across the season with a monthly average of 140mm. Expect around 7cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 22km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 270mm for the season, averaging 90mm per month. Expect around 157cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 26km/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 Shizunai-furukawachō 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
-2 °C
1 °C
25 km/h
80 mm
56 cm
Feb
-2 °C
1 °C
24 km/h
69 mm
46 cm
Mar
1 °C
4 °C
20 km/h
80 mm
21 cm
Apr
5 °C
7 °C
19 km/h
101 mm
2 cm
May
9 °C
11 °C
17 km/h
102 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
15 °C
15 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
20 °C
14 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
23 °C
17 km/h
201 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
19 °C
21 °C
18 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Oct
13 °C
16 °C
21 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Nov
6 °C
10 °C
26 km/h
122 mm
7 cm
Dec
1 °C
4 °C
28 km/h
122 mm
55 cm
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