December weather forecast
Shimobuchi, Japan

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Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Shimobuchi, Japan, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.5°C (36.5°F) and max 9°C (48.2°F).

Temperature

The onset of December brings a small change in high-temperatures, falling from a refreshing 14.7°C (58.5°F) in November to a chilly 9°C (48.2°F). During December, the temperature tends to dip to an average of 2.5°C (36.5°F) at night.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 79%.

Rainfall

In December, in Shimobuchi, the rain falls for 15.2 days. Throughout December, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 193.3 rainfall days, and 1025mm (40.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Shimobuchi are January through April and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 3.6 snowfall days, it receives 27mm (1.06") of snow. Throughout the year, in Shimobuchi, there are 20.6 snowfall days, and 145mm (5.71") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shimobuchi.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of December, in Shimobuchi, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 16:56 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Shimobuchi is 5.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shimobuchi. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: During December, 2 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Children, infants, and individuals with sensitive skin should be constantly protected from extended sun exposure. Avoid the Sun's strongest UV rays by seeking shade and limiting exposure during midday. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
Updated: Jan 31, 2024 | Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us / Weather Forecasting / Data Sources

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Shimobuchi in December?

In December, in Shimobuchi, the average high-temperature is 9°C (48.2°F), and the average low-temperature is 2.5°C (36.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is computed to be 38°C (100.4°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Shimobuchi?

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

How many days does it rain in December in Shimobuchi?

In Shimobuchi, Japan, in December, it is raining for 15.2 days, with typically 52mm (2.05") of accumulated precipitation.

When does it start to snow in Shimobuchi?

December is the first month it typically snows in Shimobuchi. Throughout December, in the average 3.6 snowfall days, it receives 27mm (1.06") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Shimobuchi?

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shimobuchi, Japan.

How many hours of daylight does Shimobuchi have in December?

In December, the average day length in Shimobuchi, Japan, is 9h and 55min.

When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shimobuchi?

On the first day of December in Shimobuchi, Japan, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:46. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:02 and sunset at 16:56 JST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Shimobuchi?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.3h.

When is the lowest UV index in Shimobuchi?

The months with the lowest UV index in Shimobuchi are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Shimobuchi?

In Shimobuchi, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Shimobuchi, Japan

Average temperature in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average high temperature in December: 9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.1°C).

Average pressure in December
Shimobuchi, Japan

Average pressure in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average pressure in December: 1019.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is February (1019.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.8mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Shimobuchi, Japan

Average wind speed in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Shimobuchi, Japan

Average humidity in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average humidity in December: 79%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Shimobuchi, Japan

Average rainfall in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average rainfall in December: 52mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (161mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (46mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Shimobuchi, Japan

Average rainfall days in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (12.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shimobuchi, Japan

Average snowfall in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average snowfall in December: 27mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (56mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Shimobuchi, Japan

Average snowfall days in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 3.6 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shimobuchi, Japan

Average sunshine days in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (15.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Shimobuchi, Japan

Average UV index in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shimobuchi, Japan

Average cloud cover in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and June (Cloud cover 45).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 34).

Average visibility in December
Shimobuchi, Japan

Average visibility in December - Shimobuchi, Japan
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, August, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and September (8km).

Shimobuchi, Japan

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