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Suwa 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 14° · coldest night tonight at -1°

The short of it: Suwa weather on Wednesday, 11 November 2026: local time, -1 °C (30 °F) with clear skies, feeling like -4 °C (26 °F). Today’s high 10 °C (49 °F), low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Warnings in force: black ice likely. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:15 local time.

SUWA, Wednesday. — Fog is the word from the Suwa station, with a high of 10° and a low of -1°. A raw day by local measure — 3° below the November average of 12°. Winds are light from the ENE, gusting to 5 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Friday looks the finest at near 14°, while tonight will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 2 of them, some 32 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 Suwa brings highs near 12°, lows of 2° and about 55 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 29°, February the coldest at -5°, and July the wettest with 142 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are June and September.

The sun is up 10 h 24 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 1,069 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky-1°-4°1 km/h–
7 AMClear sky-1°-4°2 km/h–
8 AMClear sky1°-2°1 km/h–
9 AMClear sky2°0°1 km/h–
10 AMClear sky5°2°2 km/h–
11 AMClear sky7°4°2 km/h–
12 PMClear sky8°5°3 km/h–
1 PMClear sky9°6°3 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear10°7°2 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear9°7°3 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear8°6°3 km/h–
5 PMClear sky6°4°2 km/h–
6 PMMostly clear5°3°3 km/h–
7 PMMostly clear4°2°3 km/h–
8 PMMostly clear3°1°3 km/h–
9 PMMostly clear2°-1°4 km/h–
10 PMPartly cloudy1°-2°4 km/h–
11 PMFog1°-2°4 km/h–
12 AMFog1°-1°4 km/h–
1 AMFog2°-1°4 km/h–
2 AMFog2°-1°4 km/h–
3 AMFog1°-1°4 km/h–
4 AMFog1°-2°4 km/h–
5 AMFog1°-2°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 11): fog, high 10°, low -1°, dry, gusts to 11 km/h. Sun up 6:19 AM, down 4:43 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today-1°10°dry11 km/h10 h 24 min
Thursday1°13°dry17 km/h10 h 22 min
Friday3°14°dry17 km/h10 h 20 min
Saturday2°14°dry17 km/h10 h 18 min
Sunday8°12°22 mm19 km/h10 h 17 min
Monday3°10°dry19 km/h10 h 15 min
Tuesday1°12°10 mm20 km/h10 h 13 min

Warmest: Friday at 14°. Wettest: Sunday, 22 mm. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 20 km/h.

The Almanac · Suwa Month by Month

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

November in Suwa, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus October
5° colder, 75 mm less rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 12 min
Average wind
9 km/h
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Highs fall 5° against October, to near 12°; nights run about 2°. Rain is modest, about 55 mm, the 9th wettest month.

Suwa in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Suwa by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January4°-4°33 mm10 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦✦
February6°-5°45 mm10 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦
March10°-2°82 mm11 km/h11 h 52 min✦
April16°3°94 mm11 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦
May21°9°100 mm10 km/h14 h 4 min✦✦✦
June24°14°131 mm9 km/h14 h 36 min✦✦✦
July27°18°142 mm10 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
August29°19°105 mm10 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦
September24°15°139 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October18°8°130 mm7 km/h11 h 12 min✦✦✦
November12°2°55 mm9 km/h10 h 12 min✦✦✦
December7°-3°29 mm8 km/h9 h 43 min✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Suwa

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Suwa today?

Right now it is -1 °C (30 °F) with clear skies; it feels like -4 °C (26 °F). Today’s high is 10 °C (49 °F) and tonight’s low -1 °C (30 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Suwa this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 2 of the next 7 days, about 32 mm (1.3 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Sunday.

Are there any weather warnings for Suwa?

Yes: black ice likely. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Suwa?

August, with an average high of 29 °C (83 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -5 °C (24 °F). The wettest month is July, with 142 mm (5.6 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Suwa?

June and September. June brings highs near 24 °C (74 °F) and about 131 mm (5.2 in) of rain; September highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and 139 mm (5.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Suwa?

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

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShimosuwaNagano5 km NW13°2°55 mm
ChinoNagano6 km SE12°1°58 mm
OkayaNagano6 km WNW13°2°55 mm
TatsunoNagano12 km WSW13°2°60 mm
ShiojiriNagano15 km WNW13°2°58 mm
KinoshitaNagano19 km SW14°2°60 mm
FujimiNagano20 km SE13°1°56 mm
MinamiminowaNagano22 km SW14°2°62 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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