December weather forecastShintona, Japan

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is still a chilly month in Shintona, Japan, with an average temperature ranging between min 2.2°C (36°F) and max 6.9°C (44.4°F).

Temperature

A moderate decline in the average high-temperature is seen during December, decreasing from a moderate 13°C (55.4°F) in November to a frosty 6.9°C (44.4°F). The December average low temperature, marginally lower than the daytime high, records at a wintry 2.2°C (36°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

Rainfall

In Shintona, in December, it is raining for 10.1 days, with typically 32mm (1.26") of accumulated precipitation. In Shintona, during the entire year, the rain falls for 134.2 days and collects up to 724mm (28.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 5.2 snowfall days, it receives 28mm (1.1") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 24.2 snowfall days, and 190mm (7.48") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 16:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 16:24 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

January through March and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 2 in December interprets into the following advice:
While most can endure approximately an hour in the sun without burning, children always require protection from sunlight. The solar radiation is most powerful near the mid-day, so the exposure to the direct Sun should be reduced accordingly. To best shield against UV radiation, choose sun-safe garments and dependable sunglasses. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.

Frequently asked questions

December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 6.9°C (44.4°F) and a low-temperature of 2.2°C (36°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is computed to be 32°C (89.6°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 74%.

In Shintona, during December, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 32mm (1.26") of precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 5.2 snowfall days, it receives 28mm (1.1") of snow.

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.

In December, the average day length is 9h and 33min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 16:15. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 16:24 JST.

In Shintona, the average sunshine duration in December is 5.4h.

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

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

  • Average high temperature in December: 6.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (3.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (21.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-1°C).

Average pressure in December
Shintona, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Shintona, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 15km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (15.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Shintona, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Shintona, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 32mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (105mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (23mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Shintona, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (7.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shintona, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 28mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (62mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Shintona, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 5.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 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
Shintona, Japan

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 30min

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

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and February (Average sunshine: 5h and 12min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shintona, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 16.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (21.3 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (13.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Shintona, Japan

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shintona, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 42

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and November (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Shintona, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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