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Makubetsu 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 Friday at 8° · coldest night tonight at -6°

The short of it: Makubetsu weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, -2 °C (29 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -6 °C (22 °F). Today’s high 0 °C (32 °F), low -6 °C (21 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 1.1 mm (0.04 in). Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 17:45 local time.

MAKUBETSU, Tuesday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Makubetsu station, with a high of 0° and a low of -6°. That is 6° colder than Makubetsu usually sees in November, when highs average 6°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the NW, gusting to 15 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Friday the pick at about 8°, while tonight will be the coldest at -6°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 5.7 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Makubetsu runs from 0° at night to 6° by day, with some 114 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 22°, February the coldest at -9°, and December the wettest with 123 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from November to April. The best months to ride in are June and August.

The sun is up 9 h 45 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 102 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast-2°-6°5 km/h–
6 PMOvercast-2°-6°3 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear-2°-6°2 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear-3°-7°2 km/h–
9 PMClear sky-4°-8°3 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear-5°-9°3 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear-6°-9°3 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy-6°-9°3 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear-6°-9°2 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy-6°-9°2 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear-5°-9°2 km/h–
4 AMOvercast-5°-9°4 km/h–
5 AMLight snow-4°-8°3 km/h0.1 mm
6 AMLight snow-4°-8°3 km/h0.1 mm
7 AMLight snow-4°-8°4 km/h0.2 mm
8 AMLight snow-3°-7°4 km/h0.2 mm
9 AMPartly cloudy-2°-6°4 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy-1°-4°5 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy0°-3°5 km/h–
12 PMOvercast1°-2°5 km/h–
1 PMOvercast1°-2°5 km/h–
2 PMOvercast1°-2°5 km/h–
3 PMOvercast1°-3°4 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMSnow showers1°-3°4 km/h0.4 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 0°, low -6°, dry, gusts to 27 km/h. Sun up 6:23 AM, down 4:08 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-6°0°dry27 km/h9 h 45 min
Wednesday-6°1°1.1 mm19 km/h9 h 42 min
Thursday1°7°0.4 mm22 km/h9 h 40 min
Friday2°8°dry24 km/h9 h 38 min
Saturday0°6°0.3 mm25 km/h9 h 35 min
Sunday-2°4°dry21 km/h9 h 33 min
Monday-3°2°3.9 mm25 km/h9 h 31 min

Warmest: Friday at 8°. Wettest: Monday, 3.9 mm. Strongest gusts: today, 27 km/h.

The Almanac · Makubetsu Month by Month

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

November in Makubetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
3rd wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 26 min
Average wind
21 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 8° against October, to near 6°; nights run about 0°. Wet spells are common — about 114 mm, the 3rd wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Makubetsu in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Makubetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-9°86 mm19 km/h9 h 5 min✦
February-3°-9°61 mm19 km/h10 h 19 min✦
March1°-4°58 mm19 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
April8°1°56 mm18 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦
May13°6°62 mm17 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
June16°10°64 mm15 km/h15 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
July20°15°106 mm14 km/h15 h 19 min✦✦✦
August22°17°107 mm14 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦
September20°13°107 mm15 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
October14°7°116 mm19 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦
November6°0°114 mm21 km/h9 h 26 min✦
December-1°-5°123 mm21 km/h8 h 44 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Makubetsu

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Makubetsu today?

Right now it is -2 °C (29 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -6 °C (22 °F). Today’s high is 0 °C (32 °F) and tonight’s low -6 °C (21 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 1.1 mm (0.04 in) expected.

Will it rain in Makubetsu this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 5.7 mm (0.22 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Makubetsu?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Makubetsu?

August, with an average high of 22 °C (72 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -9 °C (16 °F). The wettest month is December, with 123 mm (4.8 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Makubetsu?

June and August. June brings highs near 16 °C (62 °F) and about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain; August highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and 107 mm (4.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Makubetsu?

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
WakkanaiHokkaido12 km WNW6°1°118 mm
KaribetsuHokkaido28 km ESE6°-1°106 mm
ToyotomiHokkaido30 km S6°0°122 mm
HoronobeHokkaido39 km S6°0°123 mm
OshidomariHokkaido50 km WSW5°-1°132 mm
HamatonbetsuHokkaido51 km ESE6°-1°100 mm
Rishiri TownHokkaido54 km WSW6°0°135 mm
TeshioHokkaido55 km S7°1°133 mm

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