December weather forecastOshoro, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Oshoro, is still a freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min -5.1°C (22.8°F) and max -1°C (30.2°F).

Temperature

With December's onset, the weather shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a wintry 5.4°C (41.7°F) in November to a freezing cold -1°C (30.2°F). In Oshoro, the nightly December temperatures experience a slight descent from daily highs to an average low of -5.1°C (22.8°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Oshoro, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 151.8 rainfall days, and 851mm (33.5") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, October through December. In Oshoro, in December, snow falls for 22.4 days, with typically accumulated 350mm (13.78") of snow. In Oshoro, Japan, during the entire year, snow falls for 103.4 days and aggregates up to 1437mm (56.57") of snow.

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 06:48 and sunset at 16:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 16:10 JST.

Sunshine

In Oshoro, the average sunshine in December is 1.5h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 1 translates into the following recommendations:
Despite the majority tolerating prolonged sun exposure, those with sensitive skin, infants, and children demand continual protection. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Take heed! The reflection of snow can intensify the Sun's UV radiation nearly double.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Oshoro, records -1°C (30.2°F), while the low-temperature is -5.1°C (22.8°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 86%.

In Oshoro, in December, during 6.7 rainfall days, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Oshoro, in December, snow falls for 22.4 days, with typically accumulated 350mm (13.78") of snow.

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

The average day length in December in Oshoro is 9h and 3min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 16:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:08 and sunset at 16:10 JST.

In December, the average sunshine duration is 1.5h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Oshoro, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: -1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (23°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -5.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (16.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-8.2°C).

Average pressure in December
Oshoro, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Oshoro, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 19km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (19km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9.2km/h).

Average humidity in December
Oshoro, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and October (79%).

Average rainfall in December
Oshoro, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 86mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (119mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (43mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Oshoro, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 6.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Oshoro, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 350mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (369mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Oshoro, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 22.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (26 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

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Average sunshine in December
Oshoro, 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: 1h and 30min

The months with the most sunshine are May and August (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Oshoro, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 3.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (3.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Oshoro, Japan

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Oshoro, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 86

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 89).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in December
Oshoro, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The month with the highest visibility is October (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (7km).