December weather forecastOtofuke, Japan

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a freezing cold month in Otofuke, Japan, with an average temperature ranging between max -1.6°C (29.1°F) and min -8.6°C (16.5°F).

Temperature

December comes with a drop in the average high-temperature, falling from November's icy 5.9°C (42.6°F) to a subzero cold -1.6°C (29.1°F). In the month of December, Otofuke witnesses a consistent average low-temperature of -8.6°C (16.5°F).

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 13.3 days. Throughout December, 43mm (1.69") of precipitation is accumulated. In Otofuke, 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 Otofuke. In Otofuke, in December, during 13.5 snowfall days, 171mm (6.73") of snow is typically accumulated. In Otofuke, during the entire year, snow falls for 79.6 days and aggregates up to 891mm (35.08") of snow.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Otofuke, with an average of 9h and 6min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Otofuke, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 15:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 16:02 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 6h.

UV index

January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 during December leads to these advisories:
Extended exposure to the sun should always be avoided by children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Consider a wide-brim hat essential for effective sun defense covering your face, neck, and eyes. Heed this! Snow reflection can almost augment the UV radiation of the sun by double.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Otofuke during December is -1.6°C (29.1°F) and the low-temperature is -8.6°C (16.5°F).

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

In Otofuke, Japan, in December, it is raining for 13.3 days, with typically 43mm (1.69") of accumulated precipitation.

In Otofuke, in December, snow falls for 13.5 days, with typically accumulated 171mm (6.73") of snow.

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

The average day length in December is 9h and 5min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:38 and sunset at 15:53. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:58 and sunset at 16:02 JST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Otofuke is 6h.

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

In Otofuke, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Otofuke, 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
Otofuke, 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
Otofuke, 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
Otofuke, 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
Otofuke, 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
Otofuke, 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
Otofuke, 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
Otofuke, 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
Otofuke, 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
Otofuke, 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
Otofuke, 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
Otofuke, 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
Otofuke, 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).