Climate Insights for Urakawa

The climate in Urakawa is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1395mm of precipitation falls per year. Urakawa receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Urakawa is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, September, July. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Urakawa experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Urakawa vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 20°C. The coldest month is February, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Urakawa is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1395mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 116mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 194mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 68mm. That's 125mm 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. Urakawa receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 206cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 55cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Urakawa is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 5km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Urakawa, which began on March 20, 2026. Urakawa 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 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -4°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 3 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Urakawa 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.