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Ashibetsu Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Thursday at 9° · coldest night Wednesday at -10°

The short of it: Ashibetsu weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, -2 °C (28 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -6 °C (22 °F). Today’s high 2 °C (35 °F), low -3 °C (26 °F). Chance of rain 60% in the next 24 hours, about 2.5 mm (0.10 in). Warnings in force: snow warning. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 20:00 local time.

ASHIBETSU, Sunday. — Snow showers are the word from the Ashibetsu station, with a high of 2° and a low of -3°. A raw day by local measure — 5° below the November average of 7°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the WSW, gusting to 10 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 9°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at -10°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 5.0 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Ashibetsu brings highs near 7°, lows of -1° and about 98 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 25°, January the coldest at -11°, and September the wettest with 132 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are May and July.

The sun is up 9 h 59 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 217 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear-2°-6°3 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy-2°-6°3 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy-3°-7°2 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy-3°-7°2 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°2 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy-4°-7°3 km/h–
2 AMOvercast-3°-7°3 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°4 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°4 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy-3°-7°5 km/h–
6 AMOvercast-3°-7°5 km/h–
7 AMOvercast-2°-6°4 km/h–
8 AMOvercast-1°-4°4 km/h0.1 mm
9 AMLight snow0°-4°7 km/h0.2 mm
10 AMSnow showers0°-4°8 km/h0.3 mm
11 AMSnow showers0°-4°9 km/h0.3 mm
12 PMSnow showers0°-4°8 km/h0.5 mm
1 PMSnow showers0°-4°8 km/h0.5 mm
2 PMSnow showers0°-5°8 km/h0.3 mm
3 PMOvercast-1°-5°7 km/h–
4 PMOvercast-2°-6°6 km/h–
5 PMOvercast-3°-7°4 km/h–
6 PMSnow showers-3°-7°3 km/h0.2 mm
7 PMLight snow-4°-7°2 km/h0.1 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): snow showers, high 2°, low -3°, 0.8 mm of rain, gusts to 31 km/h. Sun up 6:15 AM, down 4:14 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Almanac · Ashibetsu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Ashibetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 36 min
Average wind
10 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from October to about 7°, with nights near -1°. Wet spells are common — about 98 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Ashibetsu in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ashibetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-11°67 mm9 km/h9 h 17 min✦
February-1°-11°51 mm9 km/h10 h 26 min✦
March3°-6°53 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°1°57 mm12 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
May17°7°64 mm11 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
June20°11°71 mm9 km/h15 h 24 min✦✦✦
July24°16°124 mm9 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
August25°16°128 mm8 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September21°12°132 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°5°101 mm9 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November7°-1°98 mm10 km/h9 h 36 min✦
December0°-8°93 mm9 km/h8 h 58 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Ashibetsu

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ashibetsu today?

Right now it is -2 °C (28 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -6 °C (22 °F). Today’s high is 2 °C (35 °F) and tonight’s low -3 °C (26 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 60%, with 2.5 mm (0.10 in) expected.

Will it rain in Ashibetsu this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ashibetsu?

Yes: snow warning. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Ashibetsu?

August, with an average high of 25 °C (77 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -11 °C (12 °F). The wettest month is September (132 mm (5.2 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ashibetsu?

May and July. May brings highs near 17 °C (62 °F) and about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain; July highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and 124 mm (4.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ashibetsu?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. Nights average below freezing in Nov–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
UtashinaiHokkaido11 km W7°-1°106 mm
AkabiraHokkaido12 km WNW7°-1°107 mm
KamisunagawaHokkaido17 km W7°-1°109 mm
Naka-furanoHokkaido23 km ESE6°-2°81 mm
SunagawaHokkaido23 km W7°0°112 mm
TakikawaHokkaido23 km WNW7°0°116 mm
BieiHokkaido24 km ENE6°-2°93 mm
Kami-furanoHokkaido24 km ESE6°-2°85 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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