December weather forecastKaratsu, Japan

December weather for Karatsu, Japan: The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Karatsu, Japan, with an average temperature ranging between min 7°C (44.6°F) and max 10.8°C (51.4°F). In Karatsu, Japan, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a cool month in Karatsu, Japan, with an average temperature ranging between min 7°C (44.6°F) and max 10.8°C (51.4°F).

Temperature

Karatsu's weather changes with the onset of December, slightly falling from a comfortable 16.3°C (61.3°F) in November to a cool 10.8°C (51.4°F). Karatsu registers an average low-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F) throughout December, a modest decrease from its daytime highs.

Humidity

In Karatsu, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

In Karatsu, in December, during 10.8 rainfall days, 24mm (0.94") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Karatsu, there are 149.2 rainfall days, and 456mm (17.95") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow. In Karatsu, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 4mm (0.16") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:22 JST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Karatsu are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The average daily UV index of 2 in December transforms into the following instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Karatsu experiences an average high-temperature of 10.8°C (51.4°F) and a low-temperature of 7°C (44.6°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 36°C (96.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December in Karatsu is 72%.

In Karatsu, Japan, during December, the rain falls for 10.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.8 snowfall days, it receives 1mm (0.04") of snow.

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In Karatsu, the average day length in December is 9h and 59min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:12. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:22 JST.

January and December, with an average of 4.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Karatsu, Japan, is 4.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Karatsu, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 10.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.9°C).

Average pressure in December
Karatsu, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Karatsu, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (16.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (10.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Karatsu, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, February and March (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Karatsu, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 24mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (105mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (18mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Karatsu, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (9.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Karatsu, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 1mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (2mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Karatsu, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.5 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
Karatsu, Japan

  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 4h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Karatsu, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (19.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Karatsu, 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 and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Karatsu, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 54

The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Karatsu, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are May, June and July (9km).