December weather forecastKawatana, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kawatana, is also a fresh month, with an average temperature ranging between min 7.5°C (45.5°F) and max 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Temperature

December's onset brings a reduction in the average high-temperature, from an enjoyable 16.9°C (62.4°F) in November to a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F). December nights in Kawatana register a minor temperature decline, steadying at a chilly 7.5°C (45.5°F).

Humidity

In Kawatana, Japan, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In December, in Kawatana, the rain falls for 16.4 days. Throughout December, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Kawatana, there are 169.5 rainfall days, and 913mm (35.94") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kawatana, Japan, are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Kawatana. Throughout December, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow. In Kawatana, during the entire year, snow falls for 5.1 days and aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 0min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of December, in Kawatana, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:23 JST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine.

UV index

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Kawatana. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
While many people can endure lengthy sun exposure, it remains imperative to safeguard babies, children, and fair-skinned individuals. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

Kawatana in December has an average high-temperature of 11.5°C (52.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 7.5°C (45.5°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 37°C (98.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

In Kawatana, in December, during 16.4 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Kawatana, Japan. Throughout December, in the average 1 snowfall days, it receives 4mm (0.16") of snow.

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

In December, the average day length in Kawatana is 10h and 1min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:13. On the last day of the month, in Kawatana, sunrise is at 07:23 and sunset at 17:23 JST.

January and December, with an average of 4.5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kawatana, Japan.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Kawatana, Japan, is 4.5h.

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index in Kawatana, Japan.

In Kawatana, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kawatana, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 7.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Kawatana, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1021.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1022.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kawatana, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 16.7km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (16.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (10.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kawatana, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (87%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kawatana, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (192mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kawatana, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 16.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (9.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kawatana, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 4mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (6mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kawatana, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.6 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
Kawatana, 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 30min

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

Average sunshine days in December
Kawatana, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (20.2 days).
The months with the least sunshine days are July and December (9.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Kawatana, Japan

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kawatana, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 51

The months with the most cloud cover are January and December (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Kawatana, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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