December weather forecastOtobe, Japan

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Otobe, Japan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 1.8°C (35.2°F) and -2°C (28.4°F).

Temperature

December is characterized by a reduction in the average high-temperature, from a frosty 8.1°C (46.6°F) in November to a cold 1.8°C (35.2°F). In Otobe, the average low-temperature during December nights tends to settle at a subzero cold -2°C (28.4°F), indicating a slight drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

In Otobe, Japan, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In Otobe, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation. In Otobe, Japan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 167.3 days and collects up to 892mm (35.12") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, November and December are months with snowfall. In December, in Otobe, Japan, it is snowing for 18.6 days. Throughout December, 193mm (7.6") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Otobe, Japan, there are 82.3 snowfall days, and 800mm (31.5") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 16:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 16:17 JST.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1, are months with the lowest UV index in Otobe, Japan. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Solar radiation peaks around mid-day, so it's wise to limit exposure to the Sun at this time. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

An average high-temperature, in December, in Otobe, is 1.8°C (35.2°F) and the average low-temperature is -2°C (28.4°F).

In Otobe, Japan, the average relative humidity in December is 79%.

In Otobe, during December, the rain falls for 11.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation.

In Otobe, during December, snow falls for 18.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 193mm (7.6") of snow.

December has the shortest days of the year in Otobe, Japan, with an average of 9h and 12min of daylight.

In Otobe, Japan, the average day length in December is 9h and 11min.

On the first day of December in Otobe, Japan, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 16:09. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 16:17 JST.

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 2.3h of sunshine.

In Otobe, Japan, the average sunshine duration in December is 2.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Otobe, Japan, are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Otobe is 1. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Otobe, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 1.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (24°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.7°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-4.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Otobe, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1014.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1017.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Otobe, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 22.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (22.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Otobe, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (88%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (75%).

Average rainfall in December
Otobe, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 95mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (104mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (54mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Otobe, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (6.9 days).

Average snowfall in December
Otobe, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 193mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (204mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Otobe, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 18.6 days

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

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Average sunshine in December
Otobe, Japan

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 2h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in December
Otobe, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 2.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (2.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Otobe, 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, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Otobe, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 78).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 39).

Average visibility in December
Otobe, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

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