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City in Niigata, Japan
Niigata
City on the Sea of Japan coast, in Japan's classic snow country.
Forecast updated , when it was 19:00 in Niigata (GMT+9).
Niigata snow forecast
Next 24 hours
No snow in the next 24 hours.
No snow expected in the next 7 days.
High confidence, all three forecast models agree
No snow is forecast for Niigata in the next 7 days, and all three weather models we compare agree. Expect temperatures from 11 to 18 °C (52 to 64 °F) and the freezing level near 3,100 m (10,200 ft) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 13 °C (55 °F)
- Freezing level
- 3,100 m (10,200 ft)
- Wind
- 7 km/h (4 mph), gusts 8 km/h (5 mph)
- Sky now
- Partly cloudy, 45% cloud
Niigata hour by hour
Hourly snowfallNo rain or snow in Niigata in the next 24 hours.
Niigata 7-day snow forecast
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Tonight | Dry12 to 13 °C (54 to 55 °F) · freezing level 3,250 m (10,700 ft) | No snow |
| Sat | Cloudy11 to 18 °C (52 to 64 °F) · freezing level 2,900 m (9,500 ft) | No snow |
| Sun | Rain12 to 15 °C (54 to 59 °F) · freezing level 2,850 m (9,400 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Cloudy11 to 15 °C (52 to 59 °F) · gusts 43 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 1,550 m (5,100 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Cloudy8 to 13 °C (46 to 55 °F) · freezing level 2,250 m (7,400 ft) | No snow |
| Wed | Rain11 to 17 °C (52 to 63 °F) · gusts 76 km/h (47 mph) · freezing level 2,600 m (8,500 ft) | No snow |
| Thu | Cloudy8 to 13 °C (46 to 55 °F) · gusts 74 km/h (46 mph) · freezing level 1,100 m (3,600 ft) | No snow |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Niigata 14-day snow outlook
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Rain8 to 9 °C (46 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Rain7 to 9 °C (45 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Rain6 to 9 °C (43 to 48 °F) | No snow |
| Mon 23 Nov | Rain6 to 10 °C (43 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Some sun7 to 12 °C (45 to 54 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Cloudy5 to 10 °C (41 to 50 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Some sun6 to 11 °C (43 to 52 °F) | No snow |
How much snow is there in Niigata?
No snow on the ground
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Where is Niigata?
When does it snow in Niigata?
In Niigata, snow falls on about 13 days in January in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from December to March.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 days | 9 days | 2 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 8 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Niigata month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13 | 43% | 1 to 5 °C (34 to 41 °F) |
| February | 9 | 25% | 1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F) |
| March | 2 | 4% | 4 to 10 °C (39 to 50 °F) |
| April | <1 | 1% | 8 to 15 °C (46 to 59 °F) |
| May | 0 | 0% | 13 to 20 °C (55 to 68 °F) |
| June | 0 | 0% | 18 to 24 °C (64 to 75 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 23 to 28 °C (73 to 82 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F) |
| September | 0 | 0% | 21 to 26 °C (70 to 79 °F) |
| October | 0 | 0% | 14 to 20 °C (57 to 68 °F) |
| November | <1 | 1% | 9 to 14 °C (48 to 57 °F) |
| December | 8 | 26% | 4 to 8 °C (39 to 46 °F) |
Snow in Niigata in December
In December, Niigata gets snow on about 8 days, and the month brings about 26% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 4 to 8 °C (39 to 46 °F).
Snow in Niigata in January
In January, Niigata gets snow on about 13 days, and the month brings about 43% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 5 °C (34 to 41 °F).
Snow in Niigata in February
In February, Niigata gets snow on about 9 days, and the month brings about 25% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 1 to 6 °C (34 to 43 °F).
Snow in Niigata in March
In March, Niigata gets snow on about 2 days, and the month brings about 4% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from 4 to 10 °C (39 to 50 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Niigata?
Of the last ten winters in Niigata, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 74% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2019/20, about 72% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 21 December 2023.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 78% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 174% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 70% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 28% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 127% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 124% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 93% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 80% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 129% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 97% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Niigata
Does Niigata have snow at Christmas?
Niigata had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 2 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 7 of those years.
Does Niigata have snow at New Year?
Niigata had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in 4 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 9 of those years.
Does Niigata have snow in mid-February?
Niigata had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in 8 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 9 of those years.
Does Niigata have snow at Easter?
Niigata had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in none of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 1 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Niigata?
It snows on about 34 days a year in Niigata, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. January has the most, about 13 days.
What is the snowiest month in Niigata?
January is the snowiest month in Niigata, bringing about 43% of the year's snowfall, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Niigata?
Of the last ten winters in Niigata, 2017/18 was the snowiest, about 74% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2019/20, about 72% below average.
How cold does Niigata get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Niigata, with average daily lows of 1 °C (34 °F) and highs of 5 °C (41 °F).
Snow forecasts near Niigata
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Sources: Niigata on Wikidata, Elevation from the Open-Meteo terrain model at the city centre coordinates