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Arashiyama Shimin Snow History

43.80° N 142.31° E

Weather Forecast for Arashiyama Shimin at 159 m altitude

Issued:
2 am 29 Sep 2026 (local time)
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Is Arashiyama Shimin snowsure?

The snowiest week in Arashiyama Shimin is week 4 of December. There are typically 6.0 snowy days during this week with 38 cm of snowfall. Check out the Arashiyama Shimin 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 Arashiyama Shimin

MonthSnow amount (week)Snow days (week)
December34 cm5.7 days
January29 cm5.6 days
February26 cm5.3 days
March12 cm4.0 days
April2 cm0.9 days

Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Arashiyama Shimin during September (week 4):

The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of September for Arashiyama Shimin is 0 cm. There are typically 0.0 snowy days during this week. Arashiyama Shimin normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 159m, based on historical averages over the last 13 years: At this time of year the normal freezing level (3090m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Arashiyama Shimin. is very unlikely in Arashiyama Shimin at the end of September but in an average year there are two or three days during this week each year that are wet. Typical temperatures are well above freezing both night and day at the middle elevation in Arashiyama Shimin during week four of September with the average afternoon temperature 16.9°C and the minimum temperature 14.4°C. Expect the sun to shine on three out of seven days. Generally light winds (average 8km/h).


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Snow Depths

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

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Summer

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Lower Slopes
Upper Slopes
Fresh Snow

Average Snow Conditions in

Best ski days per week in Arashiyama Shimin 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 Arashiyama Shimin 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 Arashiyama Shimin 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 Arashiyama Shimin 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 Arashiyama Shimin and (2012 – 2026)

Winter
Summer

Average temperature
Maximum
Minimum
Temperatures
Above freezing
Below freezing
Freezing level
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The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Arashiyama Shimin 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.