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JapanThe climate of Yamagata
The current climate in Yamagata features temperatures ranging from a high of 30°C to a low of 4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 18°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -3°C and in the warmer months around 22°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Yamagata, Japan.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Yamagata in recent years was 38°C in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -6°C in January 2023.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Yamagata gets 1293 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 178 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
The typhoon season in Yamagata runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Yamagata?
The best time to visit Yamagata for mild to warm weather is April up to June, September and October. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Yamagata.
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Climate Table of Yamagata
The climate table of Yamagata shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 19 | 13 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -2 | -2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 90 | 77 | 78 | 74 | 71 | 85 | 196 | 185 | 132 | 104 | 79 | 122 |
| Snow (cm) | 61 | 49 | 16 | 3,3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3,9 | 45 |
| UV Index | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Yamagata, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Yamagata
Yearly Temperature in Yamagata
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Yamagata, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Yamagata
Total Yearly Precipitation in Yamagata
Average Snowfall per Month in Yamagata
Total Yearly Snowfall in Yamagata
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Yamagata, Japan. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Yamagata
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Average weather in Yamagata by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Yamagata. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.