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January climate

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January in Akita

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Not the best time: Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.

Not an ideal month

Daytime high

37°F

Lows around 29°F

Precipitation

22 days/mo

Sun

1.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, freezing at night.

37°Ftypical January high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.

71%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.

1.3 hJanuary sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryJanuary Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In January, afternoons feel about 26° and nights feel near 23°.

FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotNight hours

Clear sky

Mostly cloudy skies this month.

27%January Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in January.

9 mphJanuary Light breeze

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical January day

January late afternoons are around 35°F, easing to about 33°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning34°F

Rain47%

Cloud73%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Midday36°F

Rain54%

Cloud78%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Late afternoon35°F

Rain46%

Cloud74%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Early evening33°F

Rain41%

Cloud71%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	29	4.8	22	1.3	76
Feb	39	30	3.9	18	2.3	73
Mar	47	36	5.1	18	4.0	69
Apr	58	45	4.9	15	5.7	69
May	67	55	5.5	14	6.0	74
Jun	74	63	6.3	14	6.1	79
Jul	81	71	9.7	18	5.1	83
Aug	84	73	8.9	16	6.2	81
Sep	78	65	7.3	15	5.6	79
Oct	66	54	6.7	15	4.7	75
Nov	54	44	6.6	18	2.8	75
Dec	42	34	6.0	23	1.4	76

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: reviewed station-normal observations.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jul 31, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

4.8

1.3

Feb

3.9

2.3

Mar

5.1

4.0

Apr

4.9

5.7

May

5.5

6.0

Jun

6.3

6.1

Jul

9.7

5.1

Aug

8.9

6.2

Sep

7.3

5.6

Oct

6.7

4.7

Nov

6.6

2.8

Dec

6.0

1.4

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	29	4.8	22	1.3	76
Feb	39	30	3.9	18	2.3	73
Mar	47	36	5.1	18	4.0	69
Apr	58	45	4.9	15	5.7	69
May	67	55	5.5	14	6.0	74
Jun	74	63	6.3	14	6.1	79
Jul	81	71	9.7	18	5.1	83
Aug	84	73	8.9	16	6.2	81
Sep	78	65	7.3	15	5.6	79
Oct	66	54	6.7	15	4.7	75
Nov	54	44	6.6	18	2.8	75
Dec	42	34	6.0	23	1.4	76

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	29	4.8	22	1.3	76
Feb	39	30	3.9	18	2.3	73
Mar	47	36	5.1	18	4.0	69
Apr	58	45	4.9	15	5.7	69
May	67	55	5.5	14	6.0	74
Jun	74	63	6.3	14	6.1	79
Jul	81	71	9.7	18	5.1	83
Aug	84	73	8.9	16	6.2	81
Sep	78	65	7.3	15	5.6	79
Oct	66	54	6.7	15	4.7	75
Nov	54	44	6.6	18	2.8	75
Dec	42	34	6.0	23	1.4	76

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	29	4.8	22	1.3	76
Feb	39	30	3.9	18	2.3	73
Mar	47	36	5.1	18	4.0	69
Apr	58	45	4.9	15	5.7	69
May	67	55	5.5	14	6.0	74
Jun	74	63	6.3	14	6.1	79
Jul	81	71	9.7	18	5.1	83
Aug	84	73	8.9	16	6.2	81
Sep	78	65	7.3	15	5.6	79
Oct	66	54	6.7	15	4.7	75
Nov	54	44	6.6	18	2.8	75
Dec	42	34	6.0	23	1.4	76

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	29	4.8	22	1.3	76
Feb	39	30	3.9	18	2.3	73
Mar	47	36	5.1	18	4.0	69
Apr	58	45	4.9	15	5.7	69
May	67	55	5.5	14	6.0	74
Jun	74	63	6.3	14	6.1	79
Jul	81	71	9.7	18	5.1	83
Aug	84	73	8.9	16	6.2	81
Sep	78	65	7.3	15	5.6	79
Oct	66	54	6.7	15	4.7	75
Nov	54	44	6.6	18	2.8	75
Dec	42	34	6.0	23	1.4	76

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	29	4.8	22	1.3	76
Feb	39	30	3.9	18	2.3	73
Mar	47	36	5.1	18	4.0	69
Apr	58	45	4.9	15	5.7	69
May	67	55	5.5	14	6.0	74
Jun	74	63	6.3	14	6.1	79
Jul	81	71	9.7	18	5.1	83
Aug	84	73	8.9	16	6.2	81
Sep	78	65	7.3	15	5.6	79
Oct	66	54	6.7	15	4.7	75
Nov	54	44	6.6	18	2.8	75
Dec	42	34	6.0	23	1.4	76

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	37	29	4.8	22	1.3	76
Feb	39	30	3.9	18	2.3	73
Mar	47	36	5.1	18	4.0	69
Apr	58	45	4.9	15	5.7	69
May	67	55	5.5	14	6.0	74
Jun	74	63	6.3	14	6.1	79
Jul	81	71	9.7	18	5.1	83
Aug	84	73	8.9	16	6.2	81
Sep	78	65	7.3	15	5.6	79
Oct	66	54	6.7	15	4.7	75
Nov	54	44	6.6	18	2.8	75
Dec	42	34	6.0	23	1.4	76