December weather forecast
Hoshida, Japan

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Hoshida, Japan, with an average temperature varying between 9.2°C (48.6°F) and 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Temperature

Onset of December witnesses a reduction in the average high-temperature, falling from a refreshing 15.2°C (59.4°F) in November to a chilly 9.2°C (48.6°F). During the nights in December, Hoshida observes an average low-temperature of 3.4°C (38.1°F).

Humidity

In Hoshida, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Hoshida, during December, the rain falls for 16.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 185.2 rainfall days, and 629mm (24.76") 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 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 26mm (1.02") of snow. In Hoshida, during the entire year, snow falls for 19.6 days and aggregates up to 146mm (5.75") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 16:56 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine 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 reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: An average UV index of 2 in December transforms into this advice:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. Protect yourself from the midday Sun's peak UV radiation by minimizing exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in December?
In Hoshida, 9.2°C (48.6°F) is the average high-temperature and 3.4°C (38.1°F) is the average low-temperature during December. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 40°C (104°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Hoshida, the average relative humidity in December is 77%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 16.5 days. Throughout December, 32mm (1.26") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it start to snow?
December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 26mm (1.02") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Hoshida?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Hoshida have in December?
In December, the average day length in Hoshida, Japan, is 9h and 52min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:46 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 16:56 JST.
How long on average sun shines in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.1h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Hoshida, Japan
  • Average high temperature in December: 9.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (1.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Hoshida, Japan
  • Average pressure in December: 1019.2mbar

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
Hoshida, Japan
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Hoshida, Japan
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Hoshida, Japan
  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (121mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Hoshida, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (11.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Hoshida, Japan
  • Average snowfall in December: 26mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (71mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Hoshida, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.8 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
Hoshida, 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 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 4h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Hoshida, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (16.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Hoshida, 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
Hoshida, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Hoshida, 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 months with the lowest visibility are June, July and September (8km).

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