February weather forecast
Yamagata, Japan

Moving into February, Yamagata leans slightly towards milder weather. Despite the continued presence of snow, February’s peak temperatures outstrip those of January. It is a time when the city starts to witness a gradual increase in daylight hours, totaling 10.8 hours on average. Visitors can enjoy a longer day exploring Yamagata while locals anticipate the arrival of March which brings with it warmer temperatures and a decline in snowfall incidents.

Temperature

The initiation of February in Yamagata, Japan, records an average high-temperature of a still cold 4°C (39.2°F), displaying a near consistency with the previous month. Throughout February, the average low-temperature in Yamagata dips to a subzero cold -4°C (24.8°F).

Rainfall

In February, in Yamagata, the rain falls for 25 days. Throughout February, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Yamagata, there are 260 rainfall days, and 1125mm (44.29") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In Yamagata, in February, 1470mm (57.87") of snow is typically accumulated. In Yamagata, Japan, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 4880mm (192.13").

Daylight

The average length of the day in February is 10h and 46min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of February, sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 17:30 JST.

Sunshine

In Yamagata, the average sunshine in February is 4h.

UV index

In February, the average daily maximum UV index in Yamagata is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The average daily UV index of 3 in February transforms into the following instructions:
Act with care - The suggestion to avoid sunburn is emphasized. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. Boost your sun resistance with garments that are densely woven yet spacious. Take note! UV radiation from the Sun can double in intensity due to snow reflection.