December weather forecast
Horyuji, Japan

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Horyuji, Japan, with an average temperature varying between 8.5°C (47.3°F) and 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Temperature

With December's arrival, Horyuji, Japan, sees a decrease in average high-temperatures, moving from a refreshing 14.7°C (58.5°F) in November to a frosty 8.5°C (47.3°F). December nights are marked by an average low-temperature of 2.5°C (36.5°F).

Humidity

In Horyuji, Japan, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Horyuji, in December, it is raining for 12.1 days, with typically 40mm (1.57") of accumulated precipitation. In Horyuji, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.1 days and collects up to 937mm (36.89") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Horyuji. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 16mm (0.63") of snow. In Horyuji, Japan, during the entire year, snow falls for 16.1 days and aggregates up to 96mm (3.78") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Horyuji.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 16:56 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Horyuji, Japan, is 5.1h.

UV index

January, February 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 the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 2 translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. Attention! Nearly twice the Sun's UV radiation can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

What are December temperatures in Horyuji?
The high-temperature, in December, in Horyuji, records 8.5°C (47.3°F), while the low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in August is appraised at 40°C (104°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Horyuji?
In Horyuji, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.
How much does it rain in Horyuji in December?
In December, in Horyuji, the rain falls for 12.1 days. Throughout December, 40mm (1.57") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it start to snow in Horyuji?
December is the first month it typically snows in Horyuji, Japan. Throughout December, in the average 2.5 snowfall days, it receives 16mm (0.63") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Horyuji?
December has the shortest days of the year in Horyuji, Japan, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Horyuji have in December?
In December, the average day length in Horyuji is 9h and 53min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Horyuji?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, in Horyuji, Japan, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 16:56 JST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Horyuji?
In Horyuji, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.1h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index in Horyuji?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in December in Horyuji?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Horyuji, Japan, is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December - Horyuji, Japan
Average temperature in December
Horyuji, Japan
  • Average high temperature in December: 8.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.1°C).

Average pressure in December - Horyuji, Japan
Average pressure in December
Horyuji, Japan
  • Average pressure in December: 1019.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.9mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Horyuji, Japan
Average wind speed in December
Horyuji, Japan
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (8.8km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June, July and August (6.3km/h).

Average humidity in December - Horyuji, Japan
Average humidity in December
Horyuji, Japan
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and October (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (72%).

Average rainfall in December - Horyuji, Japan
Average rainfall in December
Horyuji, Japan
  • Average rainfall in December: 40mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (166mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (37mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Horyuji, Japan
Average rainfall days in December
Horyuji, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (10.9 days).

Average snowfall in December - Horyuji, Japan
Average snowfall in December
Horyuji, Japan
  • Average snowfall in December: 16mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (44mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Horyuji, Japan
Average snowfall days in December
Horyuji, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (6.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

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 1min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December - Horyuji, Japan
Average sunshine days in December
Horyuji, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).

Average UV index in December - Horyuji, Japan
Average UV index in December
Horyuji, 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).

Average cloud cover in December - Horyuji, Japan
Average cloud cover in December
Horyuji, 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 37).

Average visibility in December - Horyuji, Japan
Average visibility in December
Horyuji, Japan
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (8km).

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