December weather forecast
Hikone, Japan

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Hikone, is also a frosty month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 8°C (46.4°F) and an average low of 2.6°C (36.7°F).

Temperature

Hikone in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F) to a frosty 8°C (46.4°F). Hikone experiences a steady low-temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F) throughout December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Hikone, Japan, is 81%.

Rainfall

In Hikone, in December, during 13.5 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 182 rainfall days, and 1187mm (46.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.1 snowfall days, it receives 26mm (1.02") of snow. Throughout the year, in Hikone, there are 17.5 snowfall days, and 184mm (7.24") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Hikone is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 16:52 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Hikone, Japan, is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Hikone. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December leads to these instructions:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the usual temperature for Hikone in December?

An average high-temperature, in December, in Hikone, is 8°C (46.4°F) and the average low-temperature is 2.6°C (36.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 38°C (100.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Hikone?

The average relative humidity in December in Hikone is 81%.

How much does it rain in Hikone in December?

In Hikone, in December, it is raining for 13.5 days, with typically 48mm (1.89") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Hikone?

December is the first month it typically snows in Hikone, Japan. Throughout December, in the average 3.1 snowfall days, it receives 26mm (1.02") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Hikone?

The month with the shortest days in Hikone is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Hikone?

In Hikone, the average day length in December is 9h and 50min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Hikone?

On the first day of December in Hikone, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:42. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 16:52 JST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Hikone?

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.8h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Hikone?

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

What is the UV index reading in December in Hikone?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Hikone, Japan, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hikone, Japan

Average temperature in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average high temperature in December: 8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (0°C).

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Average pressure in December
Hikone, Japan

Average pressure in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average pressure in December: 1018.9mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are February and November (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009mbar).

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Average wind speed in December
Hikone, Japan

Average wind speed in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.2km/h).

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Average humidity in December
Hikone, Japan

Average humidity in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75%).

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Average rainfall in December
Hikone, Japan

Average rainfall in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average rainfall in December: 48mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (219mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (43mm).

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Average rainfall days in December
Hikone, Japan

Average rainfall days in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (10.2 days).

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Average snowfall in December
Hikone, Japan

Average snowfall in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average snowfall in December: 26mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (81mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

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Average snowfall days in December
Hikone, Japan

Average snowfall days in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in December
Hikone, Japan

Average sunshine days in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 13.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (5.8 days).

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Average UV index in December
Hikone, Japan

Average UV index in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 2).

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Average cloud cover in December
Hikone, Japan

Average cloud cover in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 50

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and November (Cloud cover 40).

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Average visibility in December
Hikone, Japan

Average visibility in December - Hikone, Japan
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (8km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (7km).

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