December weather forecastKamakura, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kamakura, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 7°C (44.6°F) and max 11.8°C (53.2°F).

Temperature

Kamakura's December weather features a light decline in high-temperatures, reducing from an enjoyable 16.7°C (62.1°F) in November to a cool 11.8°C (53.2°F). December nights in Kamakura reflect a consistent temperature dip to a frosty 7°C (44.6°F), a slight descent from daytime peaks.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 63%.

Rainfall

In Kamakura, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 129.4 rainfall days, and 351mm (13.82") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through December are months without snowfall in Kamakura.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature in Kamakura, Japan, is 18.9°C (66°F).
Note: The majority of individuals find it unpleasurable to swim in 18.9°C (66°F). It becomes progressively harder to manage one's breathing as the water temperature falls below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kamakura, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 16:39 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kamakura are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 3 suggests this advice:
Adopt protective measures - Suggestions to resist sunburn are offered. Given the potency of the midday Sun's UV radiation, one should avoid prolonged exposure. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 11.8°C (53.2°F) and 7°C (44.6°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is calculated to be 36°C (96.8°F).

In Kamakura, the average relative humidity in December is 63%.

In Kamakura, Japan, in December, during 6.1 rainfall days, 13mm (0.51") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

April through December are months without snowfall in Kamakura, Japan.

In Kamakura, Japan, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

In December, the average sea temperature in Kamakura is 18.9°C (66°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 18.9°C (66°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).

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

The average day length in December in Kamakura, Japan, is 9h and 49min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 16:29. On the last day of the month, in Kamakura, sunrise is at 06:50 and sunset at 16:39 JST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Kamakura is 6.4h.

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Kamakura, Japan.

In Kamakura, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

16.7°C

11.8°C

9.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

16km/h

16.9km/h

16.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

0.1

0.5

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

19.2

22.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

36%

29%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in December
Kamakura, Japan

Average high temperature in December: 11.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.3°C).

Average low temperature in December: 7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Kamakura, Japan

Average pressure in December: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kamakura, Japan

Average wind speed in December: 15.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (13.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kamakura, Japan

Average humidity in December: 63%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (60%).

Average rainfall in December
Kamakura, Japan

Average rainfall in December: 13mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (51mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kamakura, Japan

Average rainfall days in December: 6.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (15.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (6.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kamakura, Japan

Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kamakura, Japan

Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1 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
Kamakura, Japan

Average sea temperature in December: 18.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.2°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (16.2°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kamakura, Japan

Average sunshine days in December: 22 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.2 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kamakura, Japan

Average UV index in December: 3

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 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Kamakura, Japan

Average cloud cover in December: 29

The months with the most cloud cover are March and October (Cloud cover 43).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Kamakura, Japan

Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).