December weather forecastKikyo, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kikyo, is also an icy month, with an average temperature varying between 2.8°C (37°F) and -0.6°C (30.9°F).

Temperature

The transition into December is accompanied by a temperature decrease, with the average high-temperature shifting from a chilly 8.7°C (47.7°F) in November to a cold 2.8°C (37°F). Kikyo maintains a near steady average temperature of -0.6°C (30.9°F) during the nights of December, demonstrating little drop from daytime highs.

Humidity

In Kikyo, the average relative humidity in December is 75%.

Rainfall

In December, in Kikyo, the rain falls for 7.5 days. Throughout December, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 112.7 rainfall days, and 203mm (7.99") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall in Kikyo. In December, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of snow is accumulated. In Kikyo, during the entire year, snow falls for 57.1 days and aggregates up to 179mm (7.05") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kikyo, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 16:15 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Kikyo, Japan, is 3.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 1 in December leads to these guidelines:
Long-term sun exposure is typically not a concern for most. However, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children must always have protection. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Experience reduced UV exposure by about half when donning a wide-brim hat. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

In Kikyo, 2.8°C (37°F) is the average high-temperature and -0.6°C (30.9°F) is the average low-temperature during December.

In December, the average relative humidity in Kikyo, Japan, is 75%.

In Kikyo, in December, it is raining for 7.5 days, with typically 20mm (0.79") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Kikyo, it is snowing for 11.9 days. Throughout December, 31mm (1.22") of snow is accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 12min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:07. On the last day of the month, in Kikyo, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 16:15 JST.

In Kikyo, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.2h.

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

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Kikyo, Japan, is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 2.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -0.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-3.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1017mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 24.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (24.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (12.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 75%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 20mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (25mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is May (12mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (4.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 31mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (52mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 11.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (15.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 3h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 11 days

The months with the most sunshine days are May and October (17.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 66

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 69).
The months with the least cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 38).

Average visibility in December
Kikyo, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are September and October (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (8km).