December weather forecastKure, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kure, is still a chilly month, with an average temperature varying between 4.6°C (40.3°F) and 9.5°C (49.1°F).

Temperature

A decrease in the average high-temperature is observed during December, shifting from a refreshing 15.2°C (59.4°F) in November to a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F). Kure records a negligible downturn from daytime temperatures, averaging a low of 4.6°C (40.3°F) in the month of December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December in Kure, Japan, is 76%.

Rainfall

In Kure, during December, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 162.3 rainfall days, and 806mm (31.73") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Kure. Throughout December, in the average 3.3 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow. In Kure, Japan, during the entire year, snow falls for 12.5 days and aggregates up to 46mm (1.81") of snow.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 17.1°C (62.8°F).
Note: For most, swimming in 17.1°C (62.8°F) is not a pleasant activity. Breathing becomes increasingly challenging as water temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Kure.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of December, in Kure, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 17:10 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Kure is 5.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals face no major issues with lengthy exposure to the sun, but children, infants, and individuals with fair skin always require protection. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Kure, is 9.5°C (49.1°F) and the average low-temperature is 4.6°C (40.3°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is calculated to be 36°C (96.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 76%.

In Kure, in December, during 15.3 rainfall days, 49mm (1.93") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.3 snowfall days, it receives 12mm (0.47") of snow.

In December, the average sea temperature is 17.1°C (62.8°F). For most, swimming in 17.1°C (62.8°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 55min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of the month, in Kure, Japan, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 17:10 JST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Kure is 5.3h.

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

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Kure, Japan, is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

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December

Jan

Average high temperature

15.2°C

9.5°C

7.4°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.2km/h

11.9km/h

12.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

3.3

5.6

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

16.5

10.8

12.2

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Kure, Japan

Average high temperature in December: 9.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.4°C).

Average low temperature in December: 4.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (23.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Kure, Japan

Average pressure in December: 1020.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1021.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kure, Japan

Average wind speed in December: 10.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kure, Japan

Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (73%).

Average rainfall in December
Kure, Japan

Average rainfall in December: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (171mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (31mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kure, Japan

Average rainfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (19.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kure, Japan

Average snowfall in December: 12mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (22mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kure, Japan

Average snowfall days in December: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (5.6 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Kure, Japan

Average sea temperature in December: 17.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kure, Japan

Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in December: 5h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kure, Japan

Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (9.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Kure, 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
Kure, Japan

Average cloud cover in December: 40

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 42).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Kure, Japan

Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (8km).