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Nagano Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clear Skies Over the Prairie

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Wednesday at 16° · coldest night Friday at -1°

The short of it: Nagano weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 10 °C (49 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 8 °C (46 °F). Today’s high 14 °C (58 °F), low -0 °C (32 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: fog advisory, frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 10:00 local time.

NAGANO, Thursday. — Folk about town may expect fog today, the mercury reaching near 14° and falling to 0° after dark. Old hands will call it a proper November day: the thirty-year average for Nagano is 14°. Winds are light from the S, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 16°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 12 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 Nagano brings highs near 14°, lows of 4° and about 66 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 31°, January the coldest at -4°, and July the wettest with 137 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. The best months to ride in are May and September.

The sun is up 10 h 20 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 686 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky10°8°2 km/h–
11 AMClear sky12°10°3 km/h–
12 PMClear sky13°11°3 km/h–
1 PMClear sky14°12°3 km/h–
2 PMClear sky14°12°3 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear14°12°2 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear13°11°2 km/h–
5 PMMostly clear10°9°3 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear9°7°3 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear8°6°3 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy7°5°3 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy7°5°3 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear6°4°3 km/h–
11 PMClear sky4°2°3 km/h–
12 AMFog2°0°3 km/h–
1 AMFog1°-1°3 km/h–
2 AMFog1°-2°3 km/h–
3 AMFog1°-2°3 km/h–
4 AMFog0°-3°3 km/h–
5 AMFog-1°-3°3 km/h–
6 AMFog-1°-4°3 km/h–
7 AMFog-1°-4°3 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear2°0°2 km/h–
9 AMClear sky8°6°1 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): fog, high 14°, low 0°, dry, gusts to 8 km/h. Sun up 6:21 AM, down 4:41 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today0°14°dry8 km/h10 h 20 min
Friday-1°15°dry8 km/h10 h 18 min
Saturday2°15°dry7 km/h10 h 16 min
Sunday7°12°3.7 mm7 km/h10 h 14 min
Monday6°10°dry14 km/h10 h 13 min
Tuesday2°12°0.8 mm9 km/h10 h 11 min
Wednesday6°16°7.2 mm14 km/h10 h 10 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 16°. Wettest: Wednesday, 7.2 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 14 km/h.

The Almanac · Nagano Month by Month

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

November in Nagano, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 49 mm less rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 9 min
Average wind
9 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 6° against October, to near 14°; nights run about 4°. Wet spells are common — about 66 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Nagano in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Nagano by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-4°81 mm9 km/h9 h 55 min✦
February6°-4°66 mm9 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
March11°-1°77 mm10 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
April18°6°71 mm10 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦
May24°11°79 mm9 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
June26°16°108 mm8 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
July30°20°137 mm8 km/h14 h 26 min✦✦
August31°21°90 mm9 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦
September26°17°120 mm8 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October20°10°115 mm8 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦
November14°4°66 mm9 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦✦
December8°-1°71 mm9 km/h9 h 40 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Nagano

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Nagano today?

Right now it is 10 °C (49 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 8 °C (46 °F). Today’s high is 14 °C (58 °F) and tonight’s low -0 °C (32 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Nagano this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 12 mm (0.46 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Nagano?

No warnings, but 3 notices are on the wire: fog advisory; frost warning; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Nagano?

August, with an average high of 31 °C (89 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -4 °C (25 °F). The wettest month is July, with 137 mm (5.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Nagano?

May and September. May brings highs near 24 °C (74 °F) and about 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain; September highs near 26 °C (79 °F) and 120 mm (4.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Nagano?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to February. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Mar.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SuzakaNagano12 km E14°3°67 mm
MureNagano12 km NNE12°3°79 mm
ObuseNagano13 km ENE14°4°77 mm
ChikumaNagano16 km SSW14°4°63 mm
NakanoNagano20 km NE14°4°93 mm
SakakiNagano20 km S13°2°55 mm
HiraoNagano24 km ENE11°2°75 mm
IiyamaNagano28 km NE13°4°112 mm

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