December weather forecastMonbetsu, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Monbetsu, is also an icy month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 0.4°C (32.7°F) and an average low of -5.9°C (21.4°F).

Temperature

The start of December signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a chilly 7°C (44.6°F) in November to a wintry 0.4°C (32.7°F). Throughout December, an average low-temperature of -5.9°C (21.4°F) is expected.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 71%.

Rainfall

In Monbetsu, in December, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, 810mm (31.89") of rain is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall in Monbetsu. In Monbetsu, in December, 1040mm (40.94") of snow is typically accumulated. In Monbetsu, Japan, during the entire year, snow aggregates up to 4870mm (191.73").

Sea temperature

In Monbetsu, in December, the average water temperature is 2.9°C (37.2°F).
Note: During swimming sessions, this situation poses an instant life risk. The control of breathing is completely lost, hampering clear thinking. Wearing a specialized swimsuit is a necessity to prevent thermal loss.

Daylight

With an average of 8h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Monbetsu.
On the first day of December in Monbetsu, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 15:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 15:56 JST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 3.2h of sunshine.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Monbetsu in December has an average high-temperature of 0.4°C (32.7°F) and an average low-temperature of -5.9°C (21.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Monbetsu is 71%.

During December, Monbetsu regularly aggregates up to 53mm (2.09") of precipitation.

During December, Monbetsu regularly aggregates up to 1040mm (40.94") of snow.

In Monbetsu, the average seawater temperature in December is 2.9°C (37.2°F). For swimming, this is considered very dangerous and immediately life-threatening. Total loss of breathing control instantly occurs, and clear thinking becomes almost impossible. A specialized swimsuit is obligatory to minimize thermal loss.

The month with the shortest days in Monbetsu is December, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length is 8h and 55min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:42 and sunset at 15:48. On the last day of the month, in Monbetsu, Japan, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 15:56 JST.

With an average of 3.2h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Monbetsu, Japan.

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

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

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Average high temperature

7°C

0.4°C

-2.6°C

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Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average snowfall

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average temperature in December
Monbetsu, Japan

Average high temperature in December: 0.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.6°C).

Average low temperature in December: -5.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-9.9°C).

Average humidity in December
Monbetsu, Japan

Average humidity in December: 71%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (68%).

Average rainfall in December
Monbetsu, Japan

Average rainfall in December: 53.3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (127.5mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (30.5mm).

Average snowfall in December
Monbetsu, Japan

Average snowfall in December: 1040mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (1280mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average sea temperature in December
Monbetsu, Japan

Average sea temperature in December: 2.9°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (-1.1°C).

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

Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).

Average sunshine in December: 3h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 3h and 12min).