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Sakata Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Clouds Gather on the Horizon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Saturday at 17° · coldest night Tuesday at 5°

The short of it: Sakata weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 10 °C (50 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 6 °C (42 °F). Today’s high 11 °C (51 °F), low 7 °C (44 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.1 mm (0.00 in). No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 15:00 local time.

SAKATA, Wednesday. — Those stepping out in Sakata this morning will find an overcast sky; the afternoon should top out near 11°, the night near 7°. A raw day by local measure — 3° below the November average of 13°. The wind keeps up from the NW at 17 km/h, gusting to 21 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Saturday looks the finest at near 17°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 5°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 28 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Sakata runs from 5° at night to 13° by day, with some 202 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 30°, February the coldest at -2°, and December the wettest with 213 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from January to February. The best months to ride in are June and September.

The sun is up 10 h 12 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 6 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy10°6°11 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy10°6°9 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy9°6°7 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy9°6°4 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy9°7°3 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy8°6°4 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy7°5°5 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy7°4°6 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear7°3°7 km/h–
12 AMPartly cloudy6°3°6 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear6°3°7 km/h–
2 AMOvercast6°3°7 km/h–
3 AMOvercast6°2°9 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy7°3°9 km/h–
5 AMOvercast7°3°10 km/h–
6 AMOvercast8°3°11 km/h–
7 AMLight rain8°4°10 km/h0.1 mm
8 AMOvercast9°5°11 km/h–
9 AMOvercast9°5°10 km/h–
10 AMOvercast10°6°9 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy11°8°9 km/h–
12 PMOvercast13°11°6 km/h–
1 PMOvercast15°13°6 km/h–
2 PMOvercast16°13°12 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): overcast, high 11°, low 7°, dry, gusts to 25 km/h. Sun up 6:18 AM, down 4:30 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today7°11°dry25 km/h10 h 12 min
Thursday6°16°0.8 mm21 km/h10 h 10 min
Friday12°17°8.6 mm28 km/h10 h 8 min
Saturday12°17°0.1 mm12 km/h10 h 6 min
Sunday14°16°16 mm45 km/h10 h 5 min
Monday8°13°0.2 mm44 km/h10 h 3 min
Tuesday5°12°1.9 mm46 km/h10 h 1 min

Warmest: Saturday at 17°. Wettest: Sunday, 16 mm. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 46 km/h.

The Almanac · Sakata Month by Month

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

November in Sakata, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 29 mm more rain
Versus December
6° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 59 min
Average wind
14 km/h
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The Almanac Speaks
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from October to about 13°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 202 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Sakata in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Sakata by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°159 mm17 km/h9 h 43 min✦
February5°-2°111 mm17 km/h10 h 41 min✦
March9°1°109 mm16 km/h11 h 50 min✦
April15°6°108 mm15 km/h13 h 10 min✦✦
May20°11°97 mm13 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
June24°16°118 mm12 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦
July28°21°193 mm12 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
August30°22°166 mm12 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦
September25°17°158 mm12 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦
October20°11°173 mm14 km/h11 h 6 min✦✦✦
November13°5°202 mm14 km/h9 h 59 min✦✦
December7°1°213 mm17 km/h9 h 27 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Sakata

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Sakata today?

Right now it is 10 °C (50 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 6 °C (42 °F). Today’s high is 11 °C (51 °F) and tonight’s low 7 °C (44 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.1 mm (0.00 in) expected.

Will it rain in Sakata this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 28 mm (1.1 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Sakata?

No — no warnings or notices are in force for Sakata at present.

What is the warmest month in Sakata?

August, with an average high of 30 °C (85 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -2 °C (29 °F). The wettest month is December, with 213 mm (8.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Sakata?

June and September. June brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 118 mm (4.6 in) of rain; September highs near 25 °C (78 °F) and 158 mm (6.2 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Sakata?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShonaiYamagata9 km SSE13°5°199 mm
YuzaYamagata13 km NNE13°5°190 mm
SukekawaYamagata18 km S14°5°198 mm
TsuruokaYamagata22 km S14°6°198 mm
FurukuchiYamagata32 km SE11°4°172 mm
SadoYamagata34 km ESE11°4°169 mm
KuriyazawaYamagata34 km E11°3°164 mm
ShimizuYamagata40 km SE12°4°160 mm

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