Climate Insights for Yokosuka

Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak83°F peak
Coldest
January
6°C low42°F low
Wettest
June
207 mm rain8.1 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yokosuka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1,621 mm of precipitation falls per year. Yokosuka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yokosuka 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 6°C.The climate in Yokosuka is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 63.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Yokosuka receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yokosuka 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 42°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°Average: 8°Min: 6°FebMax: 11°Average: 9°Min: 6°MarMax: 13°Average: 12°Min: 9°AprMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 13°MayMax: 20°Average: 19°Min: 18°JunMax: 23°Average: 22°Min: 21°JulMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 24°AugMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°SepMax: 26°Average: 25°Min: 23°OctMax: 21°Average: 20°Min: 18°NovMax: 17°Average: 15°Min: 13°DecMax: 13°Average: 11°Min: 8°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 51°FAverage: 47°FMin: 42°FFebMax: 51°FAverage: 47°FMin: 43°FMarMax: 56°FAverage: 53°FMin: 48°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 59°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 68°FAverage: 66°FMin: 64°FJunMax: 74°FAverage: 71°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 80°FAverage: 78°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 83°FAverage: 81°FMin: 79°FSepMax: 79°FAverage: 77°FMin: 74°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 67°FMin: 64°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 60°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 55°FAverage: 51°FMin: 47°F
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Temperatures in Yokosuka vary considerably across the year, with a 22°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 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 8°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Yokosuka vary considerably across the year, with a 41°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 83°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 42°F and an average of 47°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 139mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 207mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 152mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 128mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 178mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 203mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 116mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 62mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 5.5inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 8.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 6inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0in
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Yokosuka is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,621 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 135 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 207 mm of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 62 mm. That's 145 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Yokosuka is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 63.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.3 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 8.1 in of rainfall. October and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 2.4 in. That's 5.7 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 19km/hFebWind Speed: 20km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 16km/hJulWind Speed: 17km/hAugWind Speed: 17km/hSepWind Speed: 18km/hOctWind Speed: 20km/hNovWind Speed: 19km/hDecWind Speed: 19km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 12mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 12mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 10mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 11mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 12mphNovWind Speed: 12mphDecWind Speed: 12mph
Wind Speed

Yokosuka is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h 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 19km/h in winter, 19km/h in spring, 17km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Yokosuka is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 10mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph 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 12mph in winter, 12mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Yokosuka 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. 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 Yokosuka 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. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
6 °C42 °F
10 °C51 °F
19 km/h12 mph
62 mm2.4 in
1 cm1 in
Feb
6 °C43 °F
11 °C51 °F
20 km/h13 mph
72 mm2.8 in
1 cm1 in
Mar
9 °C48 °F
13 °C56 °F
20 km/h12 mph
147 mm5.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
17 °C62 °F
20 km/h12 mph
139 mm5.5 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C64 °F
20 °C68 °F
18 km/h11 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
21 °C69 °F
23 °C74 °F
16 km/h10 mph
207 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
26 °C80 °F
17 km/h11 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
26 °C79 °F
28 °C83 °F
17 km/h11 mph
128 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C74 °F
26 °C79 °F
18 km/h11 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
18 °C64 °F
21 °C70 °F
20 km/h12 mph
203 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
17 °C63 °F
19 km/h12 mph
116 mm4.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
8 °C47 °F
13 °C55 °F
19 km/h12 mph
62 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in