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Higashikawa Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest today at 6° · coldest night Tuesday at -4°

The short of it: Higashikawa weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (42 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 3 °C (38 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (43 °F), low -1 °C (29 °F). Snow likely in the next 24 hours, about 3 cm (1.0 in) of snow and 4.1 mm (0.16 in) of rain. Warnings in force: ice after rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 12:45 local time.

HIGASHIKAWA, Sunday. — Light rain is the word from the Higashikawa station, with a high of 6° and a low of -1°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 6°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the N, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons today the pick at about 6°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -4°. Rain or snow is due on 6 of them, some 47 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 Higashikawa brings highs near 6°, lows of -2° and about 96 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 24°, January the coldest at -13°, and September the wettest with 138 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 41 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 245 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast5°3°0 km/h–
1 PMOvercast6°3°0 km/h–
2 PMOvercast6°4°0 km/h–
3 PMOvercast6°4°2 km/h–
4 PMOvercast6°3°1 km/h–
5 PMOvercast5°2°1 km/h–
6 PMLight rain4°2°2 km/h0.1 mm
7 PMLight rain4°1°2 km/h0.3 mm
8 PMLight rain3°1°2 km/h0.4 mm
9 PMLight rain3°0°2 km/h0.5 mm
10 PMLight rain2°0°3 km/h0.4 mm
11 PMLight rain2°0°3 km/h0.3 mm
12 AMLight rain2°-1°2 km/h0.4 mm
1 AMLight rain1°-2°1 km/h0.5 mm
2 AMLight snow0°-2°1 km/h❄ 0.4 cm
3 AMSnow0°-3°3 km/h❄ 0.8 cm
4 AMSnow0°-3°2 km/h❄ 0.9 cm
5 AMLight snow1°-2°3 km/h❄ 0.4 cm
6 AMLight rain1°-2°1 km/h0.1 mm
7 AMFog1°-2°3 km/h–
8 AMOvercast2°-1°3 km/h–
9 AMOvercast3°0°4 km/h–
10 AMLight showers2°0°3 km/h0.3 mm
11 AMLight rain3°-1°6 km/h0.3 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): light rain, high 6°, low -1°, 2.0 mm of rain, gusts to 6 km/h. Sun up 6:23 AM, down 4:04 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today-1°6°2.0 mm6 km/h9 h 41 min
Monday-1°3°❄ 2.6 cm + 2.4 mm23 km/h9 h 38 min
Tuesday-4°1°dry10 km/h9 h 37 min
Wednesday-3°4°5.8 mm10 km/h9 h 35 min
Thursday-2°5°8.6 mm33 km/h9 h 33 min
Friday-3°-2°❄ 2.1 cm50 km/h9 h 30 min
Saturday-4°-1°❄ 2.9 cm19 km/h9 h 28 min

Warmest: today at 6°. Wettest: Thursday, 8.6 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Friday, 50 km/h.

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The Almanac · Higashikawa Month by Month

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

November in Higashikawa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 35 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 6°, with nights near -2°. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Higashikawa in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Higashikawa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-13°62 mm9 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February-3°-13°45 mm9 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
March2°-8°54 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°0°60 mm12 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦
May17°6°70 mm12 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
June21°11°72 mm9 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
July24°15°122 mm8 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
August24°16°129 mm8 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September20°11°138 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October14°4°101 mm10 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November6°-2°96 mm10 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December-2°-10°82 mm9 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Higashikawa

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Higashikawa today?

Right now it is 6 °C (42 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 3 °C (38 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (43 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (29 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 8.2 mm (0.32 in) expected.

Will it rain in Higashikawa this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 6 of the next 7 days, about 47 mm (1.9 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Thursday.

Are there any weather warnings for Higashikawa?

Yes: ice after rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Higashikawa?

August, with an average high of 24 °C (76 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -13 °C (8 °F). The wettest month is September, with 138 mm (5.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Higashikawa?

May and July. May brings highs near 17 °C (62 °F) and about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain; July highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and 122 mm (4.8 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Higashikawa?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HigashikaguraHokkaido5 km W6°-1°98 mm
BieiHokkaido13 km SSW6°-2°93 mm
TōmaHokkaido14 km N6°-2°100 mm
AsahikawaHokkaido14 km NW7°-1°105 mm
PippuHokkaido19 km N6°-2°103 mm
TakasuHokkaido20 km NW6°-2°108 mm
AibetsuHokkaido24 km NNE5°-2°102 mm
KamikawaHokkaido26 km NE4°-3°98 mm

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