December weather forecastNara, Japan

December

Weather in December

December means winter has fully arrived in Nara. It's one of the driest months in terms of rainfall, receiving only 47mm (1.85"). The temperatures plunge further, making the weather cold and crisp. The city sporadically adorns itself in white with the first few flakes of the season falling. The spirit of holidays and festivals pervades the air, filling the cold winter days with joy and warmth.

Temperature

The start of December in Nara, Japan, involves a temperature drop, moving from a refreshing 16.5°C (61.7°F) in November to a fresh 11.4°C (52.5°F). An average low-temperature of 1.9°C (35.4°F) is anticipated throughout the nights in Nara during December.

Humidity

In Nara, Japan, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall in Nara, Japan. Rain falls for 7.7 days and accumulates 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall in Nara. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 10mm (0.39") of snow. In Nara, during the entire year, snow falls for 4.8 days and aggregates up to 80mm (3.15") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 16:55 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.1h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index in Nara is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. Direct exposure to the Sun during its peak hours around mid-day should be minimized for safety. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Take careful note! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by snow reflection.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Nara, records 11.4°C (52.5°F), while the low-temperature is 1.9°C (35.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, in September is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).

In Nara, the average relative humidity in December is 72%.

The month with the least rainfall in Nara, Japan, is December, when the rain falls for 7.7 days and typically collects 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.

In December, in Nara, Japan, the rain falls for 7.7 days. Throughout December, 47mm (1.85") of precipitation is accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 0.7 snowfall days, it receives 10mm (0.39") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Nara is 9h and 53min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, in Nara, sunrise is at 07:03 and sunset at 16:55 JST.

In Nara, the average sunshine duration in December is 4.1h.

The month with the lowest UV index in Nara is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Nara, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in December
Nara, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 11.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 1.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.2°C).

Average humidity in December
Nara, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 72%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, September and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (65%).

Average rainfall in December
Nara, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 47.3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (188.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (47.3mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Nara, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in December
Nara, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 10mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (40mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Nara, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 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
Nara, 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: 4h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).

Average UV index in December
Nara, Japan

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 11).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).