Climate Insights for Utsunomiya
Tochigi Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Utsunomiya is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,329 mm of precipitation falls per year. Utsunomiya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Utsunomiya 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 March.The climate in Utsunomiya is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 52.3 in of precipitation falls per year. Utsunomiya receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Utsunomiya 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 31°F. Light snow can occur between January and March.
Temperature
Temperatures in Utsunomiya vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Utsunomiya vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Utsunomiya is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,329 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 168 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 40 mm. That's 129 mm less than July, 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 March, totalling around 19cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.Utsunomiya is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 52.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 6.6 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 1.6 in. That's 5.1 in less than July, 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 March, totalling around 7in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Utsunomiya 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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/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.Utsunomiya 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 November, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Utsunomiya 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 Utsunomiya 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.