December weather forecastObihiro, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Obihiro, is also a subzero cold month, with temperature in the range of an average high of -1.6°C (29.1°F) and an average low of -8.6°C (16.5°F).

Temperature

The move into December indicates a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's cold 5.9°C (42.6°F) to a freezing cold -1.6°C (29.1°F). In the month of December, an average of -8.6°C (16.5°F) marks the low-temperature in Obihiro.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Obihiro is 85%.

Rainfall

In Obihiro, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation. In Obihiro, during the entire year, the rain falls for 176.2 days and collects up to 621mm (24.45") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, November and December are months with snowfall. In Obihiro, in December, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 171mm (6.73") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 79.6 snowfall days, and 891mm (35.08") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 15:54. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 16:02 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin should always have protection against extended sun exposure. Exposing oneself to the midday Sun can be harmful due to the strong UV radiation; limit your time outside. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature in Obihiro during December are -1.6°C (29.1°F) and -8.6°C (16.5°F) respectively.

The average relative humidity in December is 85%.

In Obihiro, during December, the rain falls for 13.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 43mm (1.69") of precipitation.

In Obihiro, Japan, during December, snow falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 171mm (6.73") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Obihiro, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Obihiro, Japan, is 9h and 5min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 15:54. On the last day of the month, in Obihiro, Japan, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 16:02 JST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 6h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Obihiro, Japan, are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Obihiro, Japan, 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
Obihiro, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: -1.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -8.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (14.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-12.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Obihiro, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1012.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1015.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.1mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Obihiro, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.9km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and December (9.9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Obihiro, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 85%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Obihiro, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 43mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (86mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (27mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Obihiro, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 13.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is October (10.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Obihiro, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 171mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (207mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Obihiro, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 13.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (19.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 6min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Obihiro, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 12.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (16.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (5.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Obihiro, Japan

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Obihiro, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 36

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 54).
The months with the least cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 33).

Average visibility in December
Obihiro, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are April, May, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, June, July, August and September (7km).