Climate Insights for Kosawada

Kitaakita-gun, Akita, Japan

Hottest
August
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-5°C low
Wettest
August
219mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kosawada is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 1858mm of precipitation falls per year. Kosawada receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kosawada 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 -5°C. Kosawada 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: -2° Min: -5° Feb Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4° Mar Max: 7° Average: 3° Min: 0° Apr Max: 12° Average: 8° Min: 5° May Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° Jun Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Jul Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 20° Aug Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Sep Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Oct Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Nov Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Dec Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -2°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Kosawada 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 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -5°C and the daily average is -2°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 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 105mm Snow: 82mm Feb Precipitation: 128mm Snow: 83mm Mar Precipitation: 116mm Snow: 47mm Apr Precipitation: 153mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 174mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 204mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 219mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 176mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 179mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 120mm Snow: 21mm Dec Precipitation: 150mm Snow: 84mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kosawada is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1858mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 155mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 219mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 105mm. That's 114mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Kosawada receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 329cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is December, with approximately 84cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Kosawada is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

89 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kosawada, which began on June 21, 2026. Kosawada 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 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -5°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 0 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 404mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 597mm across the season with a monthly average of 199mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 3 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 475mm across the season with a monthly average of 158mm. Expect around 22cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -5 to 3°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 383mm across the season with a monthly average of 128mm. Expect around 249cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/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 Kosawada 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
-5 °C
1 °C
3 km/h
105 mm
82 cm
Feb
-4 °C
2 °C
3 km/h
128 mm
83 cm
Mar
0 °C
7 °C
3 km/h
116 mm
47 cm
Apr
5 °C
12 °C
3 km/h
153 mm
12 cm
May
11 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
134 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
15 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
174 mm
0 cm
Jul
20 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
204 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
219 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
176 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
17 °C
3 km/h
179 mm
1 cm
Nov
3 °C
9 °C
3 km/h
120 mm
21 cm
Dec
-2 °C
3 °C
3 km/h
150 mm
84 cm
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