Climate Insights for Sunagawa

Sunagawa Shi, Hokkaido, Japan

Hottest
August
25°C peak
Coldest
January
-11°C low
Wettest
August
225mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Sunagawa is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1354mm of precipitation falls per year. Sunagawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Sunagawa 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 -11°C. Sunagawa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-20° -10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: -3° Average: -7° Min: -11° Feb Max: -2° Average: -5° Min: -9° Mar Max: 4° Average: 0° Min: -4° Apr Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° May Max: 17° Average: 12° Min: 8° Jun Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jul Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Aug Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Sep Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 13° Oct Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 6° Nov Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: -1° Dec Max: -1° Average: -4° Min: -8°
Max
Average
Min

Sunagawa has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -11°C and the daily average is -7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°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: 73mm Snow: 71mm Feb Precipitation: 74mm Snow: 68mm Mar Precipitation: 79mm Snow: 46mm Apr Precipitation: 84mm Snow: 13mm May Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 114mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 225mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 133mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 47mm Dec Precipitation: 110mm Snow: 90mm
Precipitation
Snow

Sunagawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1354mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 113mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 225mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 73mm. That's 152mm 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. Sunagawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 341cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 90cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 9km/h Jul Wind Speed: 8km/h Aug Wind Speed: 8km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 9km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Sunagawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Sunagawa, which began on June 21, 2026. Sunagawa 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -11°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from -4 to 17°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 256mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 451mm across the season with a monthly average of 150mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 21°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 391mm across the season with a monthly average of 130mm. Expect around 53cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -11 to -1°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 256mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Expect around 229cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Sunagawa 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
-11 °C
-3 °C
9 km/h
73 mm
71 cm
Feb
-9 °C
-2 °C
10 km/h
74 mm
68 cm
Mar
-4 °C
4 °C
10 km/h
79 mm
46 cm
Apr
3 °C
11 °C
11 km/h
84 mm
13 cm
May
8 °C
17 °C
10 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Jun
13 °C
20 °C
9 km/h
114 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Aug
18 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
225 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
13 °C
21 °C
8 km/h
120 mm
0 cm
Oct
6 °C
14 °C
9 km/h
133 mm
6 cm
Nov
-1 °C
6 °C
11 km/h
139 mm
47 cm
Dec
-8 °C
-1 °C
10 km/h
110 mm
90 cm
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