Climate Insights for Numakunai

Iwate-gun, Iwate, Japan

Hottest
August
26°C peak
Coldest
February
-7°C low
Wettest
July
166mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Numakunai is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1318mm of precipitation falls per year. Numakunai receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Numakunai 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 -7°C. Numakunai 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: 0° Average: -4° Min: -7° Feb Max: 0° Average: -3° Min: -7° Mar Max: 6° Average: 2° Min: -2° Apr Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 20° Average: 17° Min: 13° Jul Max: 24° Average: 21° Min: 18° Aug Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Sep Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 15° Oct Max: 15° Average: 11° Min: 7° Nov Max: 8° Average: 4° Min: 1° Dec Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Numakunai vary considerably across the year, with a 33°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, 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: 75mm Snow: 68mm Feb Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 60mm Mar Precipitation: 89mm Snow: 54mm Apr Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 21mm May Precipitation: 98mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 117mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 166mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 159mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 136mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 145mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 54mm Snow: 18mm Dec Precipitation: 76mm Snow: 57mm
Precipitation
Snow

Numakunai is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1318mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 110mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 166mm of rainfall. August and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is November, with just 54mm. That's 112mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Numakunai receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 278cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 68cm. 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

Numakunai 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 December, 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

93 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Numakunai, which began on June 21, 2026. Numakunai 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -7°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 93 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 19°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 311mm across the season with a monthly average of 104mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 13 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 442mm across the season with a monthly average of 147mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 1 to 22°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 336mm across the season with a monthly average of 112mm. Expect around 19cm 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 -7 to 2°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 230mm for the season, averaging 77mm per month. Expect around 185cm 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 Numakunai 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
-7 °C
0 °C
3 km/h
75 mm
68 cm
Feb
-7 °C
0 °C
3 km/h
78 mm
60 cm
Mar
-2 °C
6 °C
3 km/h
89 mm
54 cm
Apr
3 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
124 mm
21 cm
May
10 °C
19 °C
3 km/h
98 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
13 °C
20 °C
2 km/h
117 mm
0 cm
Jul
18 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
166 mm
0 cm
Aug
19 °C
26 °C
2 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Sep
15 °C
22 °C
2 km/h
136 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
15 °C
3 km/h
145 mm
1 cm
Nov
1 °C
8 °C
3 km/h
54 mm
18 cm
Dec
-4 °C
2 °C
3 km/h
76 mm
57 cm
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