December weather forecast
Kawara, Japan

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a fresh month in Kawara, Japan, with an average temperature ranging between max 10.5°C (50.9°F) and min 6.5°C (43.7°F).

Temperature

Kawara's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's comfortable 16.3°C (61.3°F) to a fresh 10.5°C (50.9°F). Kawara experiences a minimal drop from daytime high temperatures, recording an average low-temperature of 6.5°C (43.7°F) throughout December.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In Kawara, in December, it is raining for 18.6 days, with typically 69mm (2.72") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kawara, there are 186.7 rainfall days, and 1009mm (39.72") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Kawara. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 2.7 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow. Throughout the year, in Kawara, there are 12.3 snowfall days, and 60mm (2.36") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Kawara, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 17:18 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 4.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kawara are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average December temperature in Kawara?
The high-temperature, in December, in Kawara, records 10.5°C (50.9°F), while the low-temperature is 6.5°C (43.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in August is computed to be 38°C (100.4°F).
What is the average humidity in December in Kawara?
The average relative humidity in December in Kawara is 72%.
How many days does it rain in December in Kawara?
In Kawara, in December, during 18.6 rainfall days, 69mm (2.72") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
When does it start snowing in Kawara?
December is the first month it typically snows in Kawara, Japan. Throughout December, in the average 2.7 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow.
What is the month with the shortest days in Kawara?
December has the shortest days of the year in Kawara, Japan, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December in Kawara?
The average day length in December in Kawara, Japan, is 9h and 58min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Kawara?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 17:08. On the last day of the month, in Kawara, Japan, sunrise is at 07:20 and sunset at 17:18 JST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Kawara?
The average sunshine duration in December is 4.3h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Kawara?
The months with the lowest UV index in Kawara, Japan, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in December in Kawara?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kawara, Japan
  • Average high temperature in December: 10.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Kawara, Japan
  • Average pressure in December: 1021.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kawara, Japan
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (14.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (9.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kawara, Japan
  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Kawara, Japan
  • Average rainfall in December: 69mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (193mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (50mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kawara, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (22.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (11.4 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kawara, Japan
  • Average snowfall in December: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (31mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kawara, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.8 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
Kawara, Japan
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kawara, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Kawara, 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
Kawara, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 53

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 54).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in December
Kawara, Japan
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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

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