December weather forecastKanidera, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kanidera, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 0.8°C (33.4°F) and an average high of 5.7°C (42.3°F).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a fresh 12°C (53.6°F) in November to an icy 5.7°C (42.3°F). Kanidera, during the December nights, maintains an average temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F), closely aligned with its daytime readings.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 21.5 days. Throughout December, 161mm (6.34") of precipitation is accumulated. In Kanidera, during the entire year, the rain falls for 218.8 days and collects up to 1305mm (51.38") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Kanidera. Throughout December, in the average 10.3 snowfall days, it receives 322mm (12.68") of snow. In Kanidera, during the entire year, snow falls for 48 days and aggregates up to 1270mm (50") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 16:45 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 3.8h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, an average UV index of 1 transforms into the following instructions:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Kanidera experiences an average high-temperature of 5.7°C (42.3°F) and a low-temperature of 0.8°C (33.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is evaluated at 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 81%.

In Kanidera, in December, it is raining for 21.5 days, with typically 161mm (6.34") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 10.3 snowfall days, it receives 322mm (12.68") of snow.

With an average of 9h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

The average day length in December is 9h and 43min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 16:35. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 16:45 JST.

In Kanidera, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kanidera, Japan, is 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kanidera, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 5.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 0.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-2.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Kanidera, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.1mbar

The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are February and November (1019.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kanidera, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 12km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (12km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are June and August (7.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kanidera, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 81%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kanidera, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 161mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (179mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (64mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kanidera, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 21.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (24.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (14.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kanidera, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 322mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (469mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kanidera, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (17.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 42min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kanidera, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (13.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Kanidera, Japan

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kanidera, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 67).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Kanidera, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The month with the highest visibility is October (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (8km).