December weather forecastShitara, Japan
December
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Shitara, Japan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 3.5°C (38.3°F) and 9.5°C (49.1°F).Temperature
Shitara's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's refreshing 15.3°C (59.5°F) to a chilly 9.5°C (49.1°F). During December in Shitara, Japan, the average low-temperature is recorded at a wintry 3.5°C (38.3°F).Humidity
The average relative humidity in December in Shitara is 74%.Rainfall
In Shitara, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shitara, Japan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 165.2 days and collects up to 1520mm (59.84") of precipitation.Snowfall
January through March and December are months with snowfall in Shitara. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 1.1 snowfall days, it receives 3mm (0.12") of snow. Throughout the year, in Shitara, there are 3.3 snowfall days, and 11mm (0.43") of snow is accumulated.Daylight
With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Shitara.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:39 and sunset at 16:37. On the last day of December, in Shitara, sunrise is at 06:57 and sunset at 16:47 JST.
Sunshine
In Shitara, Japan, the average sunshine in December is 6h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A daily maximum UV index of 2 in December translates into the following instructions:
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. Solar radiation is at its peak intensity during midday, so it's advisable to stay indoors or in the shade. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Shitara, Japan
- Average high temperature in December: 9.5°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 3.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.3°C).
Average pressure in December
Shitara, Japan
- Average pressure in December: 1017.9mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.1mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Shitara, Japan
- Average wind speed in December: 16.6km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (17.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.2km/h).
Average humidity in December
Shitara, Japan
- Average humidity in December: 74%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (85%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (70%).
Average rainfall in December
Shitara, Japan
- Average rainfall in December: 58mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (255mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Shitara, Japan
- Average rainfall days in December: 9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (21.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.6 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shitara, Japan
- Average snowfall in December: 3mm
The month with the highest snowfall is January (5mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Shitara, Japan
- Average snowfall days in December: 1.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (1.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shitara, 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 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shitara, Japan
- Average sunshine days in December: 19.9 days
The month with the most sunshine days is January (21.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (7.9 days).
Average UV index in December
Shitara, 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
Shitara, Japan
- Average cloud cover in December: 32
The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 31).
Average visibility in December
Shitara, Japan
- Average visibility in December: 10km
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (8km).
