December weather forecast
Iwanai, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Iwanai, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature varying between -1.6°C (29.1°F) and -6°C (21.2°F).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from an icy 4.9°C (40.8°F) in November to a subzero cold -1.6°C (29.1°F). Iwanai, during the December nights, maintains an average temperature of -6°C (21.2°F), closely aligned with its daytime readings.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Iwanai, during December, the rain falls for 6.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 102mm (4.02") of precipitation. In Iwanai, during the entire year, the rain falls for 157.1 days and collects up to 887mm (34.92") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 25.9 days and typically aggregates up to 598mm (23.54") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 16:12 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 1.7h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. Wearing sunglasses with both UVA and UVB protection effectively reduces sun-induced eye damage. Remember to consider! The UV radiation from the Sun can be intensified nearly twice by the reflection of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December?
During December, Iwanai experiences an average high-temperature of -1.6°C (29.1°F) and a low-temperature of -6°C (21.2°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In Iwanai, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.
How many days does it rain in December?
In Iwanai, in December, it is raining for 6.5 days, with typically 102mm (4.02") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the snowiest month?
The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 25.9 days and typically aggregates up to 598mm (23.54") of snow.
How much does it snow in December?
In Iwanai, in December, snow falls for 25.9 days, with typically accumulated 598mm (23.54") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Iwanai?
In Iwanai, the average day length in December is 9h and 5min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 16:04. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 16:12 JST.
How many hours of sunshine does Iwanai have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 1.7h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
How high is the UV index in December?
In Iwanai, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average high temperature in December: -1.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-8.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average pressure in December: 1013.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1016.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average rainfall in December: 102mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (105mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (52mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (19.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (3.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average snowfall in December: 598mm

The month with the highest snowfall is December (598mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 25.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (28.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 1h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are May and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 3.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 83

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 86).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Iwanai, Japan
  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May and October (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and December (7km).

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