Live answer

Is it snowing in Akita right now?

No, it is not snowing in Akita at the moment. It is 54°F, partly cloudy. The camera above is live, so you can check for yourself.

About this snow cam

About Akita

Akita, Akita, Japan, is at 39.72°N, a temperate latitude where snow is occasional and depends on the weather. This page shows a live camera with the current weather at its exact location, so you can see the conditions for yourself.

When it snows in Akita

In a typical year, Akita gets most of its snow roughly December through February. That is a rough guide based on latitude alone, and nearby mountains, lakes or the sea can change it. The camera and the 24-hour snowfall on this page show what is happening today.

What the camera shows

This camera looks out over Akita: streets, rooftops or the land around it, depending on where it points. The picture is live, not a recording.

Questions

Akita snow FAQ

Is it snowing in Akita right now?

No, it is not snowing in Akita at the moment. It is 54°F, partly cloudy. The camera above is live, so you can check for yourself.

When does it usually snow in Akita?

Usually roughly December through February, going by latitude. Snow outside that window does happen.

How accurate is the snow status?

The snowing or not snowing label comes from the weather model at the camera's exact coordinates and is refreshed about every hour. The model can be wrong, which is why the live video is on the same page.

Can I see other cameras near Akita?

Yes. The live map shows every camera, and the Snowing now only filter shows just the ones where it is snowing.

Conditions here can change within an hour, so the camera may look different the next time you load it.