December weather forecastKitagata, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kitagata, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature ranging between max 8.3°C (46.9°F) and min 2.2°C (36°F).

Temperature

The average high-temperature drops in December, from November's refreshing 14.6°C (58.3°F) to a chilly 8.3°C (46.9°F). December brings Kitagata a consistent average low-temperature of 2.2°C (36°F).

Humidity

In Kitagata, Japan, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Kitagata, in December, during 18.3 rainfall days, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kitagata, during the entire year, the rain falls for 200.5 days and collects up to 1398mm (55.04") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 44mm (1.73") of snow. In Kitagata, during the entire year, snow falls for 18 days and aggregates up to 181mm (7.13") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kitagata, Japan.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 16:50 JST.

Sunshine

In Kitagata, the average sunshine in December is 5.7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
Prolonged exposure to sunlight rarely troubles the majority, but constant protection is vital for babies, children, and fair-skinned people. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes. Take precaution! The reflection from snow can almost double the UV radiation of the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 8.3°C (46.9°F) and a low-temperature of 2.2°C (36°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'real feel'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is calculated to be 40°C (104°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 79%.

In December, in Kitagata, the rain falls for 18.3 days. Throughout December, 66mm (2.6") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.5 snowfall days, it receives 44mm (1.73") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 49min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 16:40. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 16:50 JST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.7h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Kitagata, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Kitagata, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1018.5mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1019.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kitagata, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kitagata, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (71%).

Average rainfall in December
Kitagata, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 66mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (259mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (51mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kitagata, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 18.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kitagata, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 44mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (80mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kitagata, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Kitagata, Japan

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kitagata, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 8.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Kitagata, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kitagata, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 41

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 51).
The month with the least cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Kitagata, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, May and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, April, June, July, August, September, October and December (8km).