Climate Insights for Semboku

Semboku-shi, Akita, Japan

Hottest
August
27°C peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low
Wettest
August
244mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Semboku is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2086mm of precipitation falls per year. Semboku receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Semboku 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. Semboku 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: -3° Min: -6° Feb Max: 1° Average: -2° Min: -6° Mar Max: 5° Average: 2° Min: -2° Apr Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° May Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 21° Average: 17° Min: 14° Jul Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19° Aug Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Sep Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 16° Oct Max: 16° Average: 12° Min: 9° Nov Max: 8° Average: 5° Min: 2° Dec Max: 2° Average: -1° Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Semboku 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 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°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 250mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 124mm Snow: 106mm Feb Precipitation: 143mm Snow: 101mm Mar Precipitation: 134mm Snow: 66mm Apr Precipitation: 175mm Snow: 21mm May Precipitation: 156mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 196mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 240mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 244mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 190mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 189mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 31mm Dec Precipitation: 163mm Snow: 105mm
Precipitation
Snow

Semboku is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2086mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 174mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 244mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 124mm. That's 121mm 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. Semboku receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 431cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 106cm. 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: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 2km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Semboku is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, 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

92 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Semboku, which began on June 21, 2026. Semboku 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 -6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 466mm across the season with a monthly average of 155mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 680mm across the season with a monthly average of 227mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 2 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 511mm across the season with a monthly average of 170mm. Expect around 32cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from -6 to 2°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 429mm across the season with a monthly average of 143mm. Expect around 312cm 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 Semboku 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
-6 °C
0 °C
3 km/h
124 mm
106 cm
Feb
-6 °C
1 °C
3 km/h
143 mm
101 cm
Mar
-2 °C
5 °C
3 km/h
134 mm
66 cm
Apr
3 °C
11 °C
3 km/h
175 mm
21 cm
May
10 °C
18 °C
2 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
14 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
196 mm
0 cm
Jul
19 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
240 mm
0 cm
Aug
20 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
244 mm
0 cm
Sep
16 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
190 mm
0 cm
Oct
9 °C
16 °C
2 km/h
189 mm
1 cm
Nov
2 °C
8 °C
2 km/h
132 mm
31 cm
Dec
-4 °C
2 °C
3 km/h
163 mm
105 cm
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