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Akakura Onsen Snow History

36.90° N 138.17° E

Weather Forecast for Akakura Onsen at 850 m altitude

Next snow in Akakura Onsen:
0.4 cm on Sat 7th
Issued:
2 pm 30 Oct 2026 (local time)
Forecast update in:
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Is Akakura Onsen snowsure?

The snowiest week in Akakura Onsen is week 2 of January. There are typically 5.0 snowy days during this week with 76 cm of snowfall. Check out the Akakura Onsen Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.

Average monthly snow in Akakura Onsen

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December45 cm3.7 days
January60 cm4.8 days
February42 cm4.3 days
March17 cm2.6 days
April2 cm0.6 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Akakura Onsen during October (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of October for Akakura Onsen is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Akakura Kumado expected weather and snow conditions during the last week of October at the middle elevation of the ski area at 850m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the usual freezing level (2896m) is well above the middle elevation of Akakura Kumado. Snowy weather is unlikely in Akakura Kumado at the end of October but on average there are three days during this week each year when it rains Usual temperatures are well above freezing both day and night at the middle elevation in Akakura Kumado during week four of October with the average afternoon temperature 11.2°C and the minimum temperature 9.8°C. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Generally light winds (average 10km/h).


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Snow Depths

Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Akakura Onsen and (2012 – 2026).

Winter
Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Akakura Onsen and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Bluebird Powder Day
(Fresh snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Powder Day
(Fresh snow, limited sun, any wind)
Bluebird Day
(Average snow, mostly sunny, light wind)
Very windy days
(>30km/h)

The most cherished days on the mountain in Akakura Onsen are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.


Average Snowfall in

Graph showing the average precipitation (snow/rain) in Akakura Onsen and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Snowfall amount
(bar chart)
Days with significant snowfall.
(>5cm)
Days with significant rainfall.
(>5mm)

The snowiest weeks of the year in Akakura Onsen are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.


Average Temperature in

Graph showing the average temperature and freezing level at Akakura Onsen and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
Dashed line

The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Akakura Onsen are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.