Hanamaki Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Hanamaki’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Japan.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The climate in Hanamaki is dynamic, ranging widely from very cold in winter to comfortable in summer. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 28°C in August to a very cold 2°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -7°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Hanamaki by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 84 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 27 days.
Annual Temperatures in Japan Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Japan. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Hanamaki Temperatures Compared World Wide
Hanamaki’s average annual maximum temperature is 15°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual temperature is around 21°C, resulting in warm summers and mild winters throughout the year.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
In Shanghai, China, the annual average temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild winters.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Sea vs. Land Temperatures
The influence of nearby oceans or large water bodies significantly affects local temperatures:
- Ocean Influence: Coastal regions tend to have more stable temperatures, as large bodies of water absorb and release heat slowly. This often results in milder winters and cooler summers compared to inland areas.
- Continental Climates: Landmasses well away from large bodies of water tend to show greater extremes in temperature, having hotter summers and colder winters because of the absence of water as a moderating influence.
For more detailed information about Hanamaki’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Hanamaki climate page.
Current temperature in Hanamaki
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