December weather forecastKurayoshi, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kurayoshi, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature ranging between min 3.8°C (38.8°F) and max 8.3°C (46.9°F).

Temperature

In Kurayoshi, the beginning of December is marked by a lowered average high-temperature, shifting from November's moderate 14.1°C (57.4°F) to a frosty 8.3°C (46.9°F). A mean low-temperature of 3.8°C (38.8°F) is anticipated during the month of December, a slight step down from the daytime high.

Humidity

In Kurayoshi, Japan, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

Rainfall

In Kurayoshi, in December, it is raining for 20.5 days, with typically 83mm (3.27") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 195.3 rainfall days, and 985mm (38.78") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Kurayoshi are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 7.7 snowfall days, it receives 116mm (4.57") of snow. In Kurayoshi, during the entire year, snow falls for 36.1 days and aggregates up to 504mm (19.84") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Kurayoshi, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:01 JST.

Sunshine

In Kurayoshi, Japan, the average sunshine in December is 3.6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kurayoshi are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: A maximum high UV index of 2 in December translates into the following recommendations:
People with sensitive skin, children, and babies should always be protected from prolonged sun exposure. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Kurayoshi, is 8.3°C (46.9°F) and the average low-temperature is 3.8°C (38.8°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is calculated to be 35°C (95°F).

In Kurayoshi, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In December, the rain falls for 20.5 days. Throughout December, 83mm (3.27") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 7.7 snowfall days, it receives 116mm (4.57") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Kurayoshi, Japan, is 9h and 49min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 16:52. On the last day of the month, in Kurayoshi, Japan, sunrise is at 07:13 and sunset at 17:01 JST.

In Kurayoshi, Japan, the average sunshine duration in December is 3.6h.

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

In Kurayoshi, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading 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
Kurayoshi, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (5.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 3.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (1.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Kurayoshi, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1019.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1020.5mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are June and July (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kurayoshi, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.1km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and December (14.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kurayoshi, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Kurayoshi, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 83mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (147mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February, May and November (51mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kurayoshi, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 20.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21 days).
The month with the least rainy days is May (12.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kurayoshi, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 116mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (192mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kurayoshi, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (13.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kurayoshi, 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: 3h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kurayoshi, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (17 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Kurayoshi, 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
Kurayoshi, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 61

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 66).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Kurayoshi, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

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