Climate Insights for Yokote

Yokote Shi, Akita, Japan

Hottest
August
28°C peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low
Wettest
July
193mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Yokote is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1700mm of precipitation falls per year. Yokote receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Yokote 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 -4°C. Yokote experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -1° Min: -4° Feb Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4° Mar Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 0° Apr Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5° May Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° Jun Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Jul Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Aug Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 17° Oct Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Nov Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Dec Max: 4° Average: 1° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Yokote 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 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -1°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 129mm Snow: 74mm Feb Precipitation: 103mm Snow: 52mm Mar Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 30mm Apr Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 7mm May Precipitation: 118mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 157mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 193mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 190mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 146mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 131mm Snow: 12mm Dec Precipitation: 149mm Snow: 60mm
Precipitation
Snow

Yokote is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1700mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 193mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 103mm. That's 90mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Yokote receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 235cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 74cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

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: 18km/h Mar Wind Speed: 17km/h Apr Wind Speed: 17km/h May Wind Speed: 15km/h Jun Wind Speed: 13km/h Jul Wind Speed: 12km/h Aug Wind Speed: 12km/h Sep Wind Speed: 13km/h Oct Wind Speed: 14km/h Nov Wind Speed: 15km/h Dec Wind Speed: 16km/h
Wind Speed

Yokote is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/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 17km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Yokote, which began on March 20, 2026. Yokote 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 -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 87 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 20°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 371mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are moderate at around 16km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 540mm across the season with a monthly average of 180mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 12km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 4 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 408mm across the season with a monthly average of 136mm. Expect around 12cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 14km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -4 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 382mm across the season with a monthly average of 127mm. Expect around 186cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are moderate at around 17km/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 Yokote 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
-4 °C
1 °C
17 km/h
129 mm
74 cm
Feb
-4 °C
2 °C
18 km/h
103 mm
52 cm
Mar Current
0 °C
8 °C
17 km/h
126 mm
30 cm
Apr
5 °C
14 °C
17 km/h
126 mm
7 cm
May
11 °C
20 °C
15 km/h
118 mm
0 cm
Jun
16 °C
23 °C
13 km/h
157 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
27 °C
12 km/h
193 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
28 °C
12 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
Sep
17 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
146 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
17 °C
14 km/h
131 mm
0 cm
Nov
4 °C
11 °C
15 km/h
131 mm
12 cm
Dec
-2 °C
4 °C
16 km/h
149 mm
60 cm
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