December weather forecastShirowa, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Shirowa, is still a cool month, with an average temperature varying between 12.7°C (54.9°F) and 9.1°C (48.4°F).

Temperature

December's arrival coincides with a soft drop in the average high-temperature, subtly decreasing from November's enjoyable 17.6°C (63.7°F) to a fresh 12.7°C (54.9°F). An average nighttime temperature of 9.1°C (48.4°F) marks December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

Rainfall

In Shirowa, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 168.2 rainfall days, and 1268mm (49.92") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January, February and December are months with snowfall in Shirowa. The months with the most snowfall days in Shirowa are January, February and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Shirowa is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 16:46 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.3h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: During December, 3 as the daily maximum UV index converts into the following advice:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. Employ a wide-brim hat for potent defense against up to 50% of UV rays. Take heed! Reflection from the snow can almost amplify the Sun's UV radiation by double.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature during December is 12.7°C (54.9°F) and the low-temperature is 9.1°C (48.4°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 33°C (91.4°F).

The average relative humidity in December is 66%.

In Shirowa, in December, during 11 rainfall days, 53mm (2.09") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

The months with the most snowfall days in Shirowa are January, February and December, with an average of 0.1 snowfall days.

December is the first month it typically snows in Shirowa, Japan. Throughout December, there are 0.1 snowfall days.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In Shirowa, Japan, the average day length in December is 9h and 53min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:35 and sunset at 16:36. On the last day of the month, in Shirowa, sunrise is at 06:53 and sunset at 16:46 JST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Shirowa, Japan, is 6.3h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Shirowa, Japan, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

In Shirowa, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Shirowa, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 12.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 9.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6.6°C).

Average pressure in December
Shirowa, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1017.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Shirowa, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 28.8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (30.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (16.6km/h).

Average humidity in December
Shirowa, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 66%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (63%).

Average rainfall in December
Shirowa, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 53mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (207mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (39mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Shirowa, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 11 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.8 days).

Average snowfall days in December
Shirowa, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.1 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are January, February and December (0.1 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

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: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Shirowa, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 18 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (9.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Shirowa, 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 and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Shirowa, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 27

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Shirowa, 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).