Kurobe Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Kurobe’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
In Kurobe, temperatures can shift dramatically between warm in summer and cold in winter. On average, maximum daytime temperatures range from a warm 29°C in August to a cold 5°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -0°C in February.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kurobe by month:
The coldest temperatures are usually recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the hottest temperatures occur near 3 PM, at the peak of the sun's warmth. August, the city’s warmest month, receives 198 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
February, the city’s coldest month, sees about 215 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 25 days. It records 89 hours of sunshine of sunshine.
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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Kurobe Temperatures Compared World Wide
Kurobe’s average annual maximum temperature is 17°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.
In contrast, in Oslo, Norway, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 10°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Osaka, Japan, offers a similar climate to Tokyo, with an average annual temperature of 22°C.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters.
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.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Kurobe’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Kurobe climate page.
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