December weather forecast
Hiji, Japan

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Hiji, Japan, with an average temperature ranging between max 9.8°C (49.6°F) and min 3.6°C (38.5°F).

Temperature

In December, the meteorological conditions alter, with the average high-temperature shifting from a mild 15.6°C (60.1°F) in November to a frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F). During the month of December, Hiji experiences a steady low-temperature average of 3.6°C (38.5°F).

Humidity

In Hiji, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Hiji, during December, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. In Hiji, during the entire year, the rain falls for 164.8 days and collects up to 676mm (26.61") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Hiji are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of snow. In Hiji, during the entire year, snow falls for 11.2 days and aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of snow.

Sea temperature

In Hiji, the average seawater temperature in December is 17.6°C (63.7°F).
Note: In water of 17.6°C (63.7°F), the majority of people do not enjoy swimming. Breathing becomes increasingly hard to manage as the temperature drops from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 17:16 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.5h.

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 health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
While most people can stay under the sun for an hour without burning, children must always be guarded against sun exposure. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Be watchful! The reflection of snow can enhance the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?
In Hiji, 9.8°C (49.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.6°C (38.5°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, is appraised at 38°C (100.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 78%.
How much does it rain in December?
In Hiji, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start to snow?
December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of snow.
What is the sea temperature in December?
In Hiji, in December, the average water temperature is 17.6°C (63.7°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 17.6°C (63.7°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).
What is the month with the shortest days?
With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
How many hours of daylight does Hiji have in December?
The average day length in December is 9h and 59min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 17:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 17:16 JST.
How many hours of sunshine does Hiji have in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 5.5h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index in Hiji are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average high temperature in December: 9.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average pressure in December: 1021.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and July (6.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March, April and May (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (117mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (4.7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average sea temperature in December: 17.6°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13.5°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 3min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (17.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 52).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, August and November (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Hiji, Japan
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November and December (9km).
The month with the lowest visibility is June (7km).

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