Climate Insights for Yokosuka
Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
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
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
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
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.