Climate Insights for Kuji

Kuji Shi, Iwate, Japan

Hottest
August
25°C peak
Coldest
February
-2°C low
Wettest
August
169mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Kuji is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 1231mm of precipitation falls per year. Kuji receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kuji 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 February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 157cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 2° Average: 0° Min: -2° Feb Max: 3° Average: 0° Min: -2° Mar Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 2° Apr Max: 12° Average: 9° Min: 6° May Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11° Jun Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 15° Jul Max: 23° Average: 21° Min: 19° Aug Max: 25° Average: 23° Min: 21° Sep Max: 23° Average: 20° Min: 18° Oct Max: 17° Average: 14° Min: 11° Nov Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 5° Dec Max: 4° Average: 2° Min: 0°
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Average
Min

Temperatures in Kuji 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 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, 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: 72mm Snow: 42mm Feb Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 38mm Mar Precipitation: 80mm Snow: 29mm Apr Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 8mm May Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 148mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 169mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 127mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 147mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 42mm Snow: 6mm Dec Precipitation: 65mm Snow: 34mm
Precipitation
Snow

Kuji is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1231mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 169mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 42mm. That's 127mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 157cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 42cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 6km/h Feb Wind Speed: 5km/h Mar Wind Speed: 5km/h Apr Wind Speed: 4km/h May Wind Speed: 4km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 4km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 5km/h Dec Wind Speed: 6km/h
Wind Speed

Kuji is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/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 5km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 3km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Kuji, which began on June 21, 2026. Kuji 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 2 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 281mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 15 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 430mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 316mm across the season with a monthly average of 105mm. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -2 to 4°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 205mm for the season, averaging 68mm per month. Expect around 114cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/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 Kuji 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
-2 °C
2 °C
6 km/h
72 mm
42 cm
Feb
-2 °C
3 °C
5 km/h
69 mm
38 cm
Mar
2 °C
8 °C
5 km/h
80 mm
29 cm
Apr
6 °C
12 °C
4 km/h
112 mm
8 cm
May
11 °C
18 °C
4 km/h
89 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
15 °C
20 °C
3 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
23 °C
3 km/h
148 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
169 mm
0 cm
Sep
18 °C
23 °C
4 km/h
127 mm
0 cm
Oct
11 °C
17 °C
4 km/h
147 mm
0 cm
Nov
5 °C
11 °C
5 km/h
42 mm
6 cm
Dec
0 °C
4 °C
6 km/h
65 mm
34 cm
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