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Sōma Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

A stray cloud or two drifts over the plains; the sun keeps its hold on the day.

Warmest Friday at 20° · coldest night tonight at 2°

The short of it: Sōma weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (37 °F) with mostly clear skies, feeling like -0 °C (31 °F). Today’s high 15 °C (60 °F), low 2 °C (36 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost possible, glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:45 local time.

SŌMA, Thursday. — Those stepping out in Sōma this morning will find fog; the afternoon should top out near 15°, the night near 2°. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 15°. Winds are light from the WSW, gusting to 10 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 20°, while tonight will be the coldest at 2°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 32 mm in all. Nights run 4° colder than the November norm of 6°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Sōma runs from 6° at night to 15° by day, with some 62 mm of rain. August is the warmest month here at 28°, January the coldest at -1°, and October the wettest with 191 mm. The best months to ride in are June and September.

The sun is up 10 h 15 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 90 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowMostly clear2°-1°5 km/h–
7 AMMostly clear3°0°5 km/h–
8 AMClear sky6°4°4 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear11°9°1 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy12°10°2 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy13°11°2 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy14°12°4 km/h–
1 PMOvercast15°13°4 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy15°13°5 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy15°14°5 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy15°14°3 km/h–
5 PMOvercast13°12°4 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy12°10°5 km/h–
7 PMPartly cloudy11°9°5 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy11°8°6 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy10°8°6 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy11°8°6 km/h–
11 PMPartly cloudy11°8°6 km/h–
12 AMMostly clear10°8°6 km/h–
1 AMClear sky10°8°6 km/h–
2 AMClear sky10°7°6 km/h–
3 AMClear sky9°7°6 km/h–
4 AMOvercast9°7°6 km/h–
5 AMOvercast10°7°6 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): fog, high 15°, low 2°, dry, gusts to 13 km/h. Sun up 6:12 AM, down 4:27 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today2°15°dry13 km/h10 h 15 min
Friday9°20°dry13 km/h10 h 13 min
Saturday10°19°dry13 km/h10 h 11 min
Sunday12°15°9.6 mm13 km/h10 h 9 min
Monday6°15°dry34 km/h10 h 7 min
Tuesday3°12°4.4 mm21 km/h10 h 6 min
Wednesday10°20°18 mm51 km/h10 h 4 min

Warmest: Friday at 20°. Wettest: Wednesday, 18 mm. Strongest gusts: Wednesday, 51 km/h.

The Almanac · Sōma Month by Month

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

November in Sōma, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 129 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 4 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 5° against October, to near 15°; nights run about 6°. Wet spells are common — about 62 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Sōma in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Sōma by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°-1°35 mm14 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦
February7°-1°38 mm14 km/h10 h 44 min✦✦✦
March10°2°70 mm16 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦
April15°7°104 mm15 km/h13 h 8 min✦✦
May20°12°99 mm14 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
June22°16°129 mm12 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦
July26°20°155 mm12 km/h14 h 32 min✦✦✦
August28°22°137 mm13 km/h13 h 37 min✦✦✦
September25°18°166 mm13 km/h12 h 22 min✦✦✦
October20°12°191 mm13 km/h11 h 8 min✦✦✦
November15°6°62 mm12 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦
December10°1°53 mm14 km/h9 h 33 min✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Sōma

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Sōma today?

Right now it is 3 °C (37 °F) with mostly clear skies; it feels like -0 °C (31 °F). Today’s high is 15 °C (60 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (36 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Sōma this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 32 mm (1.3 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Wednesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Sōma?

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

What is the warmest month in Sōma?

August, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -1 °C (30 °F). The wettest month is October, with 191 mm (7.5 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Sōma?

June and September. June brings highs near 22 °C (72 °F) and about 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain; September highs near 25 °C (76 °F) and 166 mm (6.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Sōma?

Snow seldom lies for long, though nights average below freezing in Jan–Feb.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SakamotoMiyagi14 km N15°6°60 mm
Minami-SōmaFukushima19 km SSE15°6°65 mm
MarumoriMiyagi20 km NW14°5°58 mm
KakudaMiyagi24 km NW14°5°60 mm
WatariMiyagi28 km NNW15°6°60 mm
Yanagawamachi-saiwaichōFukushima30 km WNW14°5°60 mm
YamakiyaFukushima32 km SW12°2°61 mm
ŌkawaraMiyagi33 km NNW14°5°61 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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