Sakata climate
Sakata (Japan) has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cfa). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 1,767 mm70 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sakata climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 337 | −130 | 133 | 1596.3 |
| Feb | 338 | −229 | 133 | 1054.1 |
| Mar | 745 | 134 | 439 | 1074.2 |
| Apr | 1356 | 541 | 949 | 1003.9 |
| May | 2067 | 1152 | 1559 | 1024.0 |
| Jun | 2475 | 1660 | 2068 | 1164.6 |
| Jul | 2781 | 2068 | 2475 | 2118.3 |
| Aug | 2984 | 2271 | 2577 | 1867.3 |
| Sep | 2577 | 1864 | 2170 | 1455.7 |
| Oct | 1965 | 1253 | 1559 | 1656.5 |
| Nov | 1254 | 643 | 949 | 1736.8 |
| Dec | 642 | 134 | 438 | 1977.8 |
| Year | 2984 | −229 | 1254 | 1,76770 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 91% | 96% | 1.3 | 9:43 |
| Feb | 89% | 93% | 2.0 | 10:41 |
| Mar | 84% | 87% | 3.2 | 11:50 |
| Apr | 80% | 79% | 4.4 | 13:10 |
| May | 80% | 78% | 5.1 | 14:17 |
| Jun | 82% | 79% | 5.3 | 14:53 |
| Jul | 86% | 82% | 4.6 | 14:38 |
| Aug | 84% | 75% | 4.8 | 13:40 |
| Sep | 83% | 79% | 3.9 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 82% | 81% | 2.8 | 11:06 |
| Nov | 86% | 86% | 1.8 | 9:59 |
| Dec | 90% | 94% | 1.2 | 9:27 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Sakata is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C84 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is February, when highs average 3 °C38 °F and lows −2 °C29 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.3 °C43.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is wet, with about 1,767 mm70 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 31% of the annual total. The wettest month is July (211 mm8.3 in), the driest is April (100 mm3.9 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 80% in April to 91% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 75%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in July to 12 km/h (7 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 9.4 hours in December to 14.9 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–March. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in February, at about 22 cm.
Best time to visit Sakata
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June. Average highs then reach 20 °C67 °F to 24 °C75 °F. Precipitation is 102 mm4.0 in to 116 mm4.6 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 3 °C37 °F and very wet (159 mm6.3 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Sakata
- Winter (December–February) — highs 337 to 6 °C42 °F, lows −229 to 1 °C34 °F, about 154 mm6.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack a winter coat, hat, gloves and warm, non-slip boots, shoes with good grip, as frost is common and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 745 to 20 °C67 °F, lows 134 to 11 °C52 °F, about 103 mm4.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2475 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 1660 to 22 °C71 °F, about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1254 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 643 to 18 °C64 °F, about 161 mm6.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
How Sakata compares
The nearest larger place is Tsuruoka, about 22 km to the south. Compared with it, Sakata has practically the same average temperature. It receives 12% more precipitation (1,767 mm70 in vs 1,581 mm62 in). The difference is largest in July (0.8 °C1.4 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 111 places in Japan. By annual mean temperature, Sakata is the 89th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 43rd wettest. See all of them on the Japan climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are New York City (United States, Cfa), Brooklyn (United States, Cfa) and Bridgeport (United States, Cfa).
Nearby places
- Climate in Tsuruoka 22 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,581 mm62 in
- Climate in Yamagata 88 km · 10 °C51 °F · 1,363 mm54 in
- Climate in Akita 92 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,596 mm63 in
- Climate in Ōsaki 104 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,316 mm52 in
- Climate in Ichinoseki 111 km · 11 °C52 °F · 1,411 mm56 in
- Climate in Sendai 114 km · 12 °C53 °F · 1,547 mm61 in
- Climate in Oshu 116 km · 11 °C52 °F · 1,411 mm56 in
- Climate in Niigata 131 km · 15 °C58 °F · 1,702 mm67 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sakata?
August is the warmest month in Sakata. Its average high is 29 °C (84 °F) and its average low is 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sakata?
February is the coldest month. Its average high is 3 °C (38 °F) and its average low is -2 °C (29 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sakata?
July is the wettest month with about 211 mm (8.3 in) of precipitation. April is the driest with about 100 mm (3.9 in).
What is the best time to visit Sakata?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 288 m, while Sakata lies at about 0 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.9 °C3.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.