December weather forecastHakatacho, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hakatacho, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature varying between 5.3°C (41.5°F) and 10.3°C (50.5°F).

Temperature

Transition into December marks a drop in the average high-temperature, moving from an enjoyable 16.2°C (61.2°F) in November to a fresh 10.3°C (50.5°F). Nighttime temperature in Hakatacho, Japan, dips to a mean of 5.3°C (41.5°F) during December.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 72%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 140 rainfall days, and 837mm (32.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hakatacho are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Hakatacho. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow. Throughout the year, in Hakatacho, there are 4.5 snowfall days, and 32mm (1.26") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Hakatacho.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 16:57 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hakatacho is 5h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
The majority are not significantly affected by prolonged sun exposure. Infants, children, and those with fair skin must always have protection. Considering the Sun's intensity during midday, it's wise to minimize direct exposure. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Be attentive! The reflective property of snow can nearly double the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Hakatacho, Japan, during December is 10.3°C (50.5°F) and the low-temperature is 5.3°C (41.5°F). In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 30°C (86°F).

In Hakatacho, Japan, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

In December, the rain falls for 9.7 days. Throughout December, 37mm (1.46") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Hakatacho, Japan. Throughout December, in the average 0.6 snowfall days, it receives 5mm (0.2") of snow.

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 54min.

On the first day of December in Hakatacho, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 16:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 16:57 JST.

In Hakatacho, the average sunshine duration in December is 5h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Hakatacho, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 10.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (8.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (69%).

Average rainfall in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 37mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (137mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (32mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.7 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and February (8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 5mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (18mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 20.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (12.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 49).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Hakatacho, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June and July (9km).