Tohoku in February: 7 places compared
Averages for 1991–2020 from the JMA station in each place. Tap a heading to sort.
| Place (JMA station) | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Wet days | Sun (hours) | Snow cover (days) | Clothes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai | 6.5 | −1.1 | 5.0 | 155 | 6.7 | Cold |
| Aomori | 2.7 | −3.3 | 18.1 | 72 | 27.8 | Freezing |
| Morioka | 3.2 | −4.8 | 8.6 | 125 | 24.5 | Freezing |
| Akita | 4.0 | −2.1 | 17.6 | 64 | 23.3 | Freezing |
| Yamagata | 4.4 | −3.1 | 12.2 | 100 | 25.6 | Freezing |
| Fukushima | 7.1 | −1.2 | 6.8 | 145 | 11.6 | Cold |
| Aizu-WakamatsuJMA Wakamatsu | 4.0 | −3.5 | 13.5 | 99 | 24.7 | Freezing |
- The most wet days (1 mm or more of rain or snow) are in Aomori (18.1 days), the fewest in Sendai (5.0 days).
- Precipitation ranges from 33.9 mm in Sendai to 99.0 mm in Aomori.
- Sendai gets the most sunshine (155 hours in the month) and Akita the least (64 hours).
- Every place here is colder than Tokyo, where the average high in February is 10.9°C.
Early, mid and late February in Tohoku
Average high and low for each ten days of February (JMA ten-day normals, 1991–2020).
| Place (JMA station) | 1–10 (°C) | 11–20 (°C) | 21–28 (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai | 5.7low −1.6 | 6.4low −1.1 | 7.5low −0.6 |
| Aomori | 1.9low −3.7 | 2.6low −3.3 | 4.0low −2.8 |
| Morioka | 2.3low −5.4 | 3.0low −4.8 | 4.5low −4.2 |
| Akita | 3.1low −2.5 | 3.7low −2.1 | 5.4low −1.6 |
| Yamagata | 3.4low −3.5 | 4.3low −3.0 | 5.8low −2.6 |
| Fukushima | 6.1low −1.8 | 7.0low −1.2 | 8.3low −0.7 |
| Aizu-Wakamatsu | 3.0low −4.0 | 3.9low −3.5 | 5.3low −2.8 |
In Sendai, the average high is 5.7°C in the first ten days of February, 6.4°C in the middle ten and 7.5°C in the last ten.
Aomori, Morioka, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima and Aizu-Wakamatsu are at least 2°C warmer by the end of February than at the start.
Snow in Tohoku in February
Snowfall is the total for the month; deepest snow is the average of each year's deepest (JMA, 1991–2020).
The deepest snow is in Aomori (97 cm), then Aizu-Wakamatsu (49 cm) and Yamagata (47 cm).
Bring waterproof shoes with a good grip: snow lies on the ground for 5 days or more in every place here.
What to wear in Tohoku in February
How we choose: from the JMA's average high and low for February, by our own rules.
Is Tohoku cold in February?
Yes, it is cold. Sendai, the main city, averages 6.5°C (44°F) by day and −1.1°C (30°F) at night in February. The coldest stretch, 11–20 January (highs of 5.4°C), is over by February.
In February the clothing level runs from Freezing in Aomori, Morioka, Akita, Yamagata and Aizu-Wakamatsu to Cold in Sendai and Fukushima, so pack for the coldest place on your route.
| Level | Average high | What to wear | Places |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold | 5 to 10°C | A winter coat over layers, and a scarf. | Sendai 6.5°C and Fukushima 7.1°C |
| Freezing | under 5°C | A heavy winter coat (down or similar), thermal underwear, a hat, gloves and a scarf. | Aomori 2.7°C, Morioka 3.2°C, Akita 4.0°C, Yamagata 4.4°C and Aizu-Wakamatsu 4.0°C |
- Gloves and a warm hat: the low drops below 0°C on 10 nights or more in every place here.
Holidays and crowds in Tohoku in February
National holidays in February 2027:
- Thu 11 February — National Foundation Day
- Tue 23 February — Emperor's Birthday
- Miyagi Prefecture55.4%
- Aomori Prefecture51.8%
- Iwate Prefecture51.7%
- Yamagata Prefecture48.3%
- Fukushima Prefecture46.0%
- Akita Prefecture39.0%
More on Tohoku and February
One place in February
Tohoku in other months
Other regions in February
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Tohoku in February?
In February, average highs across 7 places in Tohoku run from 2.7°C (37°F) in Aomori to 7.1°C (45°F) in Fukushima (JMA, 1991–2020). Sendai, the main city, averages 6.5°C by day and −1.1°C at night. Snow lies on the ground for 5 days or more in all 7 places, and the deepest snow averages 97 cm in Aomori.
What should I wear in Tohoku in February?
Freezing (Aomori, Morioka, Akita, Yamagata and Aizu-Wakamatsu): A heavy winter coat (down or similar), thermal underwear, a hat, gloves and a scarf. Cold (Sendai and Fukushima): A winter coat over layers, and a scarf.
Is Tohoku cold in February?
Yes, it is cold. Sendai, the main city, averages 6.5°C (44°F) by day and −1.1°C (30°F) at night in February. The coldest stretch, 11–20 January (highs of 5.4°C), is over by February.
Is there snow in Tohoku in February?
Yes. Snow lies on the ground for 5 days or more in an average February in Sendai, Aomori, Morioka, Akita, Yamagata, Fukushima and Aizu-Wakamatsu (JMA, 1991–2020). The deepest snow averages 97 cm in Aomori.
Where is the warmest place in Tohoku in February?
Fukushima, with an average high of 7.1°C (45°F). Next are Sendai (6.5°C) and Yamagata (4.4°C). The coldest is Aomori (2.7°C).
What events are on in Tohoku in February?
Sendai Folk Performing Arts Plaza at Sendai Ryokusaikan (Sendai), Asamushi Nebuta Winter Campaign (Aomori), Aomori Winter Festival (Aomori) and The Motsuke Festival and Winter Fireworks (Aomori). Dates and official pages are on each place's month page.
February records in Tohoku
The highest and lowest temperatures ever recorded in February at each JMA station, with the date.
| Place (JMA station) | Highest (°C) | Lowest (°C) | Deepest snow (cm) | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendai | 21.115 February 2024 | −11.512 February 1931 | 419 February 1936 | 1927 |
| Aomori | 19.419 February 2024 | −24.723 February 1931 | 20921 February 1945 | 1882 |
| Morioka | 17.119 February 2024 | −17.710 February 1946 | 8119 February 1938 | 1924 |
| Akita | 20.119 February 2024 | −24.65 February 1888 | 11710 February 1974 | 1883 |
| Yamagata | 18.919 February 2024 | −19.04 February 1891 | 1071 February 1936 | 1890 |
| Fukushima | 21.414 February 2016 | −18.54 February 1891 | 809 February 1936 | 1890 |
| Aizu-Wakamatsu | 20.219 February 2024 | −15.214 February 1976 | 1217 February 2025 | 1954 |
The hottest February day on record here was 21.4°C (71°F) in Fukushima on 14 February 2016.
The coldest was −24.7°C (−12°F) in Aomori on 23 February 1931.
What's on in Tohoku in February
Events in the places that have their own month page. Dates, venues and the organisers' official pages are on each place's page.
Sendai
- Sendai Folk Performing Arts Plaza at Sendai Ryokusaikan
Aomori
- Asamushi Nebuta Winter Campaign
- Aomori Winter Festival
- The Motsuke Festival and Winter Fireworks
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