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Tōbetsu Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Thursday at 11° · coldest night Wednesday at -3°

The short of it: Tōbetsu weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 2 °C (36 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like -2 °C (29 °F). Today’s high 4 °C (39 °F), low 2 °C (36 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.1 mm (0.00 in). Warnings in force: snow warning. Source: Open-Meteo forecast models, updated 19:45 local time.

TŌBETSU, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect snow showers today, the mercury reaching near 4° and falling to 2° after dark. A raw day by local measure — 4° below the November average of 8°. Winds are light from the W, gusting to 17 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Thursday looks the finest at near 11°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at -3°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 2.2 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 Tōbetsu brings highs near 8°, lows of 0° and about 117 mm of rain over the month. August is the warmest month here at 25°, January the coldest at -10°, and August the wettest with 142 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from December to March. The best months to ride in are June and May.

The sun is up 10 h 0 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
NowOvercast3°-2°7 km/h–
8 PMOvercast2°-1°6 km/h–
9 PMPartly cloudy2°-1°5 km/h–
10 PMOvercast2°-1°5 km/h–
11 PMOvercast2°-1°5 km/h–
12 AMOvercast2°-1°5 km/h–
1 AMOvercast2°-1°5 km/h–
2 AMOvercast2°-2°5 km/h–
3 AMOvercast2°-2°5 km/h–
4 AMPartly cloudy2°-2°5 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy1°-2°5 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy1°-3°6 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy1°-3°6 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy2°-2°8 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy3°-2°10 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy3°-2°10 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy3°-2°11 km/h–
12 PMOvercast3°-2°11 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy3°-2°11 km/h–
2 PMOvercast3°-3°10 km/h–
3 PMSnow showers2°-3°10 km/h0.1 mm
4 PMOvercast1°-4°8 km/h–
5 PMOvercast1°-4°8 km/h–
6 PMOvercast0°-5°8 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): snow showers, high 4°, low 2°, 0.3 mm of rain, gusts to 43 km/h. Sun up 6:17 AM, down 4:17 PM. Bursts of snow come and go. Keep the team close to the barn.

The Almanac · Tōbetsu Month by Month

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

November in Tōbetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
8° colder, 15 mm more rain
Versus December
7° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 38 min
Average wind
14 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from October to about 8°, with nights near 0°. Wet spells are common — about 117 mm, the 5th wettest month.

Tōbetsu in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Tōbetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°107 mm13 km/h9 h 19 min✦
February-1°-9°83 mm13 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March3°-4°64 mm14 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°2°62 mm15 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
May17°7°64 mm13 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
June20°12°70 mm12 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July24°17°122 mm11 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
August25°18°142 mm11 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
September22°13°131 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October16°6°102 mm13 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°0°117 mm14 km/h9 h 38 min✦
December1°-6°137 mm14 km/h9 h 0 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Tōbetsu

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Tōbetsu today?

Right now it is 2 °C (36 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like -2 °C (29 °F). Today’s high is 4 °C (39 °F) and tonight’s low 2 °C (36 °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 Tōbetsu this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 2.2 mm (0.09 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Tōbetsu?

Yes: snow warning. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Tōbetsu?

August, with an average high of 25 °C (78 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average -10 °C (15 °F). The wettest month is August (142 mm (5.6 in)), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Tōbetsu?

June and May. June brings highs near 20 °C (69 °F) and about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain; May highs near 17 °C (62 °F) and 64 mm (2.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Tōbetsu?

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
EbetsuHokkaido12 km SSE8°0°106 mm
IshikariHokkaido13 km W8°1°125 mm
TsukigataHokkaido18 km NE7°0°119 mm
IwamizawaHokkaido20 km E8°0°105 mm
HoromuiHokkaido20 km SSE8°0°100 mm
SapporoHokkaido22 km SW9°1°116 mm
KitahiroshimaHokkaido27 km S8°0°98 mm
NaganumaHokkaido27 km SSE8°0°96 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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