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Ōdate Weather in February

Ōdate in February

The short of it: Ōdate in February averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain and about 10 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -4° · rain 100 mm · daylight 10 h 37 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & September

February in Ōdate brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -4°, with about 100 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 2°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 10 h 37 min in mid-February, 61 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates February 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and September.

Against its neighbours, Ōdate runs cooler than most and wetter than most in February. Kita-Akita, 16 km to the WSW, sees much the same highs.

February in Ōdate, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus January
1° warmer, 21 mm less rain
Versus March
5° colder
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 37 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Kita-AkitaAkita16 km WSW3°-3°99 mm
TakanosuAkita17 km WSW3°-3°98 mm
KosakaAkita19 km NE0°-7°95 mm
HanawaAkita22 km ESE1°-6°96 mm
FujikotoAkita25 km W3°-3°96 mm
ŌwaniAomori28 km N2°-4°97 mm
FutatsuimachiAkita29 km WSW3°-3°96 mm
HirakawaAomori35 km N2°-4°99 mm
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The Almanac · Ōdate Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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February
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Much like January: highs about 2°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ōdate by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-5°121 mm10 km/h9 h 36 min✦
February2°-4°100 mm10 km/h10 h 37 min✦
March7°-1°97 mm12 km/h11 h 50 min✦
April14°4°93 mm12 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦
May20°10°88 mm10 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
June24°15°105 mm8 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦
July27°20°164 mm8 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
August29°21°144 mm8 km/h13 h 45 min✦✦
September25°16°148 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October19°9°140 mm8 km/h11 h 3 min✦✦✦
November12°4°128 mm9 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦
December4°-2°139 mm9 km/h9 h 19 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ōdate in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ōdate in February?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 100 mm (3.9 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 2°, nights near -4°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 100 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is February a good time to visit Ōdate?

The Almanac gives February 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and September.

How long are the days in Ōdate in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 37 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 19 min in December to 15 h 1 min in June.

Does it snow in Ōdate in February?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in February.

What should I pack for Ōdate in February?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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