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Ōfunato Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

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

Warmest Friday at 17° · coldest night Wednesday at -1°

The short of it: Ōfunato weather on Tuesday, 10 November 2026: local time, 0 °C (32 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -3 °C (26 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (45 °F), low -0 °C (31 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 21:15 local time.

ŌFUNATO, Tuesday. — An overcast sky is the word from the Ōfunato station, with a high of 7° and a low of 0°. A raw day by local measure — 6° below the November average of 13°. Winds are light from the WNW, gusting to 11 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 17°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 11 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 Ōfunato brings highs near 13°, lows of 4° and about 77 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 27°, January the coldest at -2°, and July the wettest with 184 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from January to February. The best months to ride in are September and June.

The sun is up 10 h 13 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 257 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 sky0°-3°4 km/h–
10 PMClear sky0°-4°4 km/h–
11 PMClear sky0°-4°4 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear0°-4°4 km/h–
1 AMPartly cloudy-1°-4°4 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear-1°-5°4 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear-1°-5°4 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear-1°-5°4 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy-1°-5°4 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy-1°-5°4 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy-1°-5°4 km/h–
8 AMMostly clear1°-2°3 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear3°0°2 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear5°2°3 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy6°3°4 km/h–
12 PMOvercast6°3°6 km/h–
1 PMOvercast7°2°9 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy6°2°11 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear6°2°10 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear5°1°8 km/h–
5 PMClear sky4°1°5 km/h–
6 PMClear sky3°-1°4 km/h–
7 PMClear sky1°-2°4 km/h–
8 PMClear sky1°-3°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 10): overcast, high 7°, low 0°, dry, gusts to 24 km/h. Sun up 6:10 AM, down 4:23 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today0°7°dry24 km/h10 h 13 min
Wednesday-1°7°dry25 km/h10 h 11 min
Thursday-1°11°dry27 km/h10 h 9 min
Friday8°17°dry27 km/h10 h 7 min
Saturday8°16°dry23 km/h10 h 5 min
Sunday11°13°11 mm23 km/h10 h 4 min
Monday5°11°0.1 mm39 km/h10 h 2 min

Warmest: Friday at 17°. Wettest: Sunday, 11 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 39 km/h.

The Almanac · Ōfunato Month by Month

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

November in Ōfunato, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 95 mm less rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 59 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from October to about 13°, with nights near 4°. Wet spells are common — about 77 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Ōfunato in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Ōfunato by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-2°46 mm13 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦
February5°-2°44 mm13 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦✦
March8°0°83 mm15 km/h11 h 50 min✦
April14°4°126 mm15 km/h13 h 11 min✦✦
May19°9°136 mm14 km/h14 h 18 min✦✦✦
June22°14°146 mm12 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦
July25°18°184 mm12 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦
August27°20°154 mm12 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
September24°16°178 mm12 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October19°10°172 mm12 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦
November13°4°77 mm12 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
December7°-1°65 mm13 km/h9 h 26 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Ōfunato

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Ōfunato today?

Right now it is 0 °C (32 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -3 °C (26 °F). Today’s high is 7 °C (45 °F) and tonight’s low -0 °C (31 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Ōfunato this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 11 mm (0.43 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Ōfunato?

No warnings, but 2 notices are on the wire: frost warning; glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Ōfunato?

August, with an average high of 27 °C (80 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -2 °C (28 °F). The wettest month is July, with 184 mm (7.2 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Ōfunato?

September and June. September brings highs near 24 °C (74 °F) and about 178 mm (7.0 in) of rain; June highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and 146 mm (5.7 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Ōfunato?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Rikuzen-TakataIwate8 km SW13°3°74 mm
SetamaiIwate13 km WNW12°2°72 mm
KesennumaMiyagi22 km SSW13°4°69 mm
KamaishiIwate26 km NNE13°3°71 mm
TōnoIwate31 km NNW10°1°73 mm
ŌtsuchiIwate36 km NNE13°3°69 mm
ŌshūIwate48 km W12°3°69 mm
YamadaIwate48 km NNE13°3°67 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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