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Kamihonbetsu Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

First Snow Falls

Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

Warmest Thursday at 8° · coldest night Tuesday at -7°

The short of it: Kamihonbetsu weather on Sunday, 15 November 2026: local time, 0 °C (32 °F) with light snow, feeling like -3 °C (27 °F). Today’s high 5 °C (40 °F), low 0 °C (32 °F). Snow likely in the next 24 hours, about 1 cm (0.4 in) of snow and 4.4 mm (0.17 in) of rain. Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 21:15 local time.

KAMIHONBETSU, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Kamihonbetsu this morning will find light snow; the afternoon should top out near 5°, the night near 0°. That is 3° colder than Kamihonbetsu usually sees in November, when highs average 8°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NW, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Thursday the pick at about 8°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at -7°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 40 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Kamihonbetsu runs from -2° at night to 8° by day, with some 68 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 24°, January the coldest at -14°, and September the wettest with 152 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to March. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 45 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 172 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
NowLight snow0°-3°3 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
10 PMLight snow0°-3°3 km/h❄ 0.2 cm
11 PMLight snow0°-3°3 km/h❄ 0.2 cm
12 AMLight snow0°-3°3 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
1 AMLight snow0°-2°3 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
2 AMLight snow1°-2°2 km/h❄ 0.1 cm
3 AMLight rain1°-2°2 km/h0.5 mm
4 AMLight rain1°-2°2 km/h0.3 mm
5 AMLight rain1°-1°1 km/h0.4 mm
6 AMLight rain1°-2°2 km/h0.2 mm
7 AMLight drizzle0°-2°1 km/h–
8 AMFog1°-1°1 km/h–
9 AMFog3°0°1 km/h–
10 AMFog4°2°2 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy5°3°4 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy7°3°9 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear7°2°13 km/h–
2 PMClear sky7°2°12 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear6°1°12 km/h–
4 PMClear sky4°-1°10 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear2°-2°7 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear1°-3°5 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear0°-4°4 km/h–
8 PMClear sky-1°-5°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 15): light snow, high 5°, low 0°, 0.6 cm of snow and 6.3 mm of rain, gusts to 7 km/h. Sun up 6:17 AM, down 4:02 PM. Light flakes dance over the district — winter is on the trail.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today0°5°❄ 0.6 cm + 6.3 mm7 km/h9 h 45 min
Monday-3°7°3.0 mm27 km/h9 h 43 min
Tuesday-7°3°dry11 km/h9 h 40 min
Wednesday-1°6°23 mm11 km/h9 h 38 min
Thursday-2°8°3.1 mm30 km/h9 h 36 min
Friday-4°2°dry41 km/h9 h 34 min
Saturday-3°3°❄ 0.8 cm16 km/h9 h 32 min

Warmest: Thursday at 8°. Wettest: Wednesday, 0.1 cm of snow and 23 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Friday, 41 km/h.

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The Almanac · Kamihonbetsu Month by Month

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

November in Kamihonbetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus October
7° colder, 35 mm less rain
Versus December
8° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 38 min
Average wind
9 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 7° against October, to near 8°; nights run about -2°. Wet spells are common — about 68 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Kamihonbetsu in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Kamihonbetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-14°58 mm8 km/h9 h 19 min✦
February-2°-13°42 mm9 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
March3°-6°70 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°1°76 mm12 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
May16°6°88 mm12 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦
June19°11°82 mm9 km/h15 h 21 min✦✦✦
July23°15°118 mm9 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
August24°16°136 mm8 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
September21°12°152 mm9 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°5°103 mm9 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°-2°68 mm9 km/h9 h 38 min✦✦
December-1°-10°71 mm9 km/h9 h 0 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Kamihonbetsu

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Kamihonbetsu today?

Right now it is 0 °C (32 °F) with light snow; it feels like -3 °C (27 °F). Today’s high is 5 °C (40 °F) and tonight’s low 0 °C (32 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 5.9 mm (0.23 in) expected.

Will it rain in Kamihonbetsu this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 40 mm (1.6 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Kamihonbetsu?

Yes: black ice likely. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Kamihonbetsu?

August, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -14 °C (7 °F). The wettest month is September, with 152 mm (6.0 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Kamihonbetsu?

July and August. July brings highs near 23 °C (73 °F) and about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain; August highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and 136 mm (5.4 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Kamihonbetsu?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AshoroHokkaido12 km NNW7°-2°70 mm
IkedaHokkaido28 km SSW8°-2°66 mm
KamishihoroHokkaido28 km WNW7°-3°76 mm
ShihoroHokkaido29 km W7°-2°75 mm
ToyokoroHokkaido36 km S8°-2°61 mm
HonchōHokkaido37 km S8°-2°60 mm
OtofukeHokkaido37 km WSW8°-2°75 mm
SarubetsuHokkaido38 km SW8°-2°69 mm

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