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Shibata Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

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

Warmest Friday at 19° · coldest night Tuesday at 5°

The short of it: Shibata weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, 9 °C (47 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 6 °C (42 °F). Today’s high 11 °C (52 °F), low 8 °C (46 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.2 mm (0.01 in). No warnings in force. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 21:00 local time.

SHIBATA, Wednesday. — Light rain is the word from the Shibata station, with a high of 11° and a low of 8°. That is 4° colder than Shibata usually sees in November, when highs average 15°. Winds are light from the ESE, gusting to 12 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 19°, while Tuesday night will be the coldest at 5°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 16 mm in all. No frost is in sight.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Shibata runs from 6° at night to 15° by day, with some 198 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 30°, January the coldest at -1°, and December the wettest with 264 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from January to February. The best months to ride in are May and June.

The sun is up 10 h 16 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 17 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 cloudy9°6°7 km/h–
10 PMMostly clear8°5°7 km/h–
11 PMMostly clear8°5°6 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear7°5°6 km/h–
1 AMMostly clear7°5°6 km/h–
2 AMPartly cloudy7°5°6 km/h–
3 AMPartly cloudy7°5°7 km/h–
4 AMOvercast8°5°8 km/h–
5 AMOvercast9°7°6 km/h–
6 AMOvercast10°7°7 km/h–
7 AMOvercast10°8°7 km/h–
8 AMOvercast12°9°7 km/h–
9 AMOvercast13°11°6 km/h–
10 AMOvercast15°12°7 km/h–
11 AMOvercast15°13°7 km/h0.1 mm
12 PMOvercast16°13°7 km/h–
1 PMOvercast16°14°8 km/h–
2 PMOvercast17°14°9 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy17°15°10 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy17°15°7 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy16°15°6 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy15°14°5 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy15°14°6 km/h0.1 mm
8 PMPartly cloudy15°14°6 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): light rain, high 11°, low 8°, 1.9 mm of rain, gusts to 17 km/h. Sun up 6:18 AM, down 4:34 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today8°11°1.9 mm17 km/h10 h 16 min
Thursday7°17°0.5 mm17 km/h10 h 14 min
Friday14°19°dry24 km/h10 h 12 min
Saturday13°18°dry9 km/h10 h 10 min
Sunday14°16°8.3 mm35 km/h10 h 9 min
Monday8°14°2.8 mm40 km/h10 h 7 min
Tuesday5°15°2.2 mm16 km/h10 h 5 min

Warmest: Friday at 19°. Wettest: Sunday, 8.3 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 40 km/h.

The Almanac · Shibata Month by Month

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

November in Shibata, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus October
6° colder, 20 mm more rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 4 min
Average wind
13 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 15°, with nights near 6°. Wet spells are common — about 198 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Shibata in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Shibata by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-1°212 mm15 km/h9 h 48 min✦
February5°-1°141 mm15 km/h10 h 44 min✦
March10°2°129 mm15 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦
April17°7°112 mm15 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦✦
May22°13°98 mm13 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
June25°17°130 mm11 km/h14 h 47 min✦✦✦
July29°22°200 mm10 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
August30°23°129 mm11 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦
September26°19°159 mm11 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October21°12°178 mm13 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦
November15°6°198 mm13 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
December8°2°264 mm15 km/h9 h 33 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Shibata

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Shibata today?

Right now it is 9 °C (47 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 6 °C (42 °F). Today’s high is 11 °C (52 °F) and tonight’s low 8 °C (46 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) expected.

Will it rain in Shibata this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 16 mm (0.62 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Shibata?

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

What is the warmest month in Shibata?

August, with an average high of 30 °C (87 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -1 °C (30 °F). The wettest month is December, with 264 mm (10.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Shibata?

May and June. May brings highs near 22 °C (71 °F) and about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain; June highs near 25 °C (77 °F) and 130 mm (5.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Shibata?

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
SeirōNiigata8 km WNW15°7°204 mm
TainaiNiigata14 km NNE14°6°205 mm
SuibaraNiigata15 km SW15°6°198 mm
AganoNiigata16 km SW15°6°198 mm
Kameda-honchōNiigata21 km WSW15°7°206 mm
Niitsu-honchōNiigata25 km SW14°7°208 mm
ShimosekiNiigata25 km NE13°6°187 mm
NiigataNiigata26 km W15°7°208 mm

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