Climate Insights for Yamoto

Higashimatsushima Shi, Miyagi-ken, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
1°C low
Wettest
August
173mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yamoto is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 1203mm of precipitation falls per year. Yamoto receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yamoto 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 6° Average: 3° Min: 1° Feb Max: 6° Average: 4° Min: 1° Mar Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 4° Apr Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° May Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 13° Jun Max: 22° Average: 20° Min: 18° Jul Max: 26° Average: 24° Min: 22° Aug Max: 28° Average: 26° Min: 24° Sep Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 20° Oct Max: 19° Average: 16° Min: 14° Nov Max: 14° Average: 11° Min: 8° Dec Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 3°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Yamoto 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. January 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 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 13mm Feb Precipitation: 43mm Snow: 9mm Mar Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 4mm Apr Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 137mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 173mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 140mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 139mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 51mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 53mm Snow: 6mm
Precipitation
Snow

Yamoto is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1203mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 100mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 173mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 43mm. That's 130mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 34cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 13cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 17km/h Feb Wind Speed: 17km/h Mar Wind Speed: 15km/h Apr Wind Speed: 15km/h May Wind Speed: 13km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 13km/h Nov Wind Speed: 14km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Yamoto is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7km/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 16km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/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 Yamoto, which began on June 21, 2026. Yamoto 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 January near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 299mm for the season, averaging 100mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 18 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 425mm across the season with a monthly average of 142mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 8 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 330mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 1 to 8°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 148mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Expect around 28cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 16km/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 Yamoto 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
1 °C
6 °C
17 km/h
53 mm
13 cm
Feb
1 °C
6 °C
17 km/h
43 mm
9 cm
Mar
4 °C
10 °C
15 km/h
88 mm
4 cm
Apr
8 °C
14 °C
15 km/h
106 mm
2 cm
May
13 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
105 mm
0 cm
Jun
18 °C
22 °C
12 km/h
116 mm
0 cm
Jul
22 °C
26 °C
10 km/h
137 mm
0 cm
Aug
24 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
173 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
20 °C
25 °C
12 km/h
140 mm
0 cm
Oct
14 °C
19 °C
13 km/h
139 mm
0 cm
Nov
8 °C
14 °C
14 km/h
51 mm
0 cm
Dec
3 °C
8 °C
16 km/h
53 mm
6 cm
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