December weather forecastSakura, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Sakura, is still a cool month, with an average temperature ranging between min 6.7°C (44.1°F) and max 11.5°C (52.7°F).

Temperature

The arrival of December corresponds with a reduction in the average high-temperature, down from November's enjoyable 16.7°C (62.1°F) to a fresh 11.5°C (52.7°F). Sakura, during the nights of December, averages a temperature close to its daytime high, at a chilly 6.7°C (44.1°F).

Humidity

In Sakura, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

Rainfall

In Sakura, in December, it is raining for 7 days, with typically 12mm (0.47") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 110.2 rainfall days, and 221mm (8.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

In Sakura, Japan, snow does not fall in March through December.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Sakura, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 16:35 JST.

Sunshine

In Sakura, Japan, the average sunshine in December is 6h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In December, the average maximum UV index of 3 translates into the following recommendations:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. The Sun's UV radiation is especially harmful around midday, so reduce exposure and stay safe. On bright days sunglasses that block both UVA and UVB rays should be worn. A hat with a wide brim is extremely helpful, as it can prevent roughly 50% of UV radiation from reaching the eyes.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Sakura, is 11.5°C (52.7°F), while the low-temperature averages to 6.7°C (44.1°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 38°C (100.4°F).

In Sakura, the average relative humidity in December is 64%.

In Sakura, during December, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.

In Sakura, Japan, snow does not fall in March through December.

In Sakura, in December, it doesn't snow. In January, it regularly snows.

The month with the shortest days in Sakura, Japan, is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

In Sakura, the average day length in December is 9h and 47min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 16:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:48 and sunset at 16:35 JST.

In Sakura, Japan, the average sunshine duration in December is 6h.

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Sakura.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Sakura, Japan, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health risk from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Sakura, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 11.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 6.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.7°C).

Average pressure in December
Sakura, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1016mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Sakura, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 14.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (16.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (12.7km/h).

Average humidity in December
Sakura, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Sakura, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 12mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (29mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Sakura, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (11.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (6.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Sakura, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (4mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Sakura, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Sakura, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.2 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (15.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Sakura, Japan

  • Average UV index in December: 3

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Sakura, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 32

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 46).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Sakura, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (9km).