December weather forecast
Shiranuka, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shiranuka, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 0.5°C (32.9°F) and an average low of -4.3°C (24.3°F).

Temperature

December ushers in a slight temperature change, with average high-temperatures reducing from November's frosty 7.2°C (45°F) to an icy 0.5°C (32.9°F). Shiranuka's nighttime temperatures in December display a slight drop from daytime highs, averaging to a freezing cold -4.3°C (24.3°F).

Humidity

April, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%, are the least humid months.

Rainfall

In December, in Shiranuka, the rain falls for 4.6 days. Throughout December, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Shiranuka, there are 105.6 rainfall days, and 625mm (24.61") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through May, November and December. In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 63mm (2.48") of snow is accumulated. In Shiranuka, Japan, during the entire year, snow falls for 25 days and aggregates up to 314mm (12.36") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shiranuka.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 15:50. On the last day of December, in Shiranuka, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 15:58 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December in Shiranuka is 5.6h.

UV index

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shiranuka. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, a regular UV index of 2 translates into these guidelines:
In contrast to children, who must always be shielded from the sun, most people can tolerate up to an hour of sun exposure without any burns. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A wide-brimmed hat is a staple for defending the face, eyes, ears, and neck from the Sun. Remember this! The UV radiation of the Sun can be nearly doubled by the reflective properties of snow.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Shiranuka?
December temperatures in Shiranuka, Japan, vary between a high-temperature of 0.5°C (32.9°F) and a low-temperature of -4.3°C (24.3°F).
What is the least humid month in Shiranuka?
The months with the lowest humidity in Shiranuka are April, November and December, with an average relative humidity of 76%.
What is the average humidity in December in Shiranuka?
The average relative humidity in December is 76%.
How many days does it rain in December in Shiranuka?
In Shiranuka, Japan, in December, during 4.6 rainfall days, 33mm (1.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
How much does it snow in Shiranuka in December?
In December, it is snowing for 4.9 days. Throughout December, 63mm (2.48") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Shiranuka?
With an average of 9h and 6min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shiranuka.
How many hours of daylight does Shiranuka have in December?
The average day length in December in Shiranuka is 9h and 5min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December in Shiranuka?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 15:50. On the last day of the month, in Shiranuka, Japan, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 15:58 JST.
How long on average sun shines in December in Shiranuka?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 5.6h.
When is the lowest UV index in Shiranuka?
The months with the lowest UV index in Shiranuka are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
How high is the UV index in December in Shiranuka?
In Shiranuka, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average high temperature in December: 0.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.4°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -4.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (15.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-8.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average pressure in December: 1011.6mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is October (1015.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average wind speed in December: 14.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (14.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (8.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average humidity in December: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (88%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April, November and December (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average rainfall in December: 33mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (109mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average snowfall in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average snowfall in December: 63mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (77mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (6.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 1min

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: 5h and 4min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 8h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (25.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (13.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 39

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 62).
The months with the least cloud cover are October and November (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Shiranuka, Japan
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The month with the highest visibility is December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July and August (7km).

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