December weather forecastShosanbetsu, Japan
December
Weather in December
December, the first month of the winter in Shosanbetsu, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 0°C (32°F) and an average low of -3.3°C (26.1°F).Temperature
The start of December involves a temperature drop, moving from a cold 5.6°C (42.1°F) in November to a still icy 0°C (32°F). Shosanbetsu encounters a small divergence from daytime high temperatures, averaging a low-temperature of -3.3°C (26.1°F) during December nights.Humidity
In Shosanbetsu, the average relative humidity in December is 80%.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout December, 86mm (3.39") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 146.4 rainfall days, and 837mm (32.95") of precipitation is accumulated.Snowfall
January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Shosanbetsu. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 19.1 days and typically aggregates up to 279mm (10.98") of snow.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Shosanbetsu, Japan, with an average of 8h and 54min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:49 and sunset at 15:54. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:09 and sunset at 16:02 JST.
Sunshine
In Shosanbetsu, the average sunshine in December is 1.5h.UV index
The months with the lowest UV index in Shosanbetsu are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for average individuals.Note: A maximum high UV index of 1 in December translates into the following recommendations:
Although prolonged sun exposure does not typically bother most people, children, babies, and those with sensitive skin should always have protection. UV radiation is strongest from the Sun during midday; protect yourself by staying in shaded areas. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average high temperature in December: 0°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (22.5°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and February (-2.5°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -3.3°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (17.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-6.6°C).
Average pressure in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average pressure in December: 1011.7mbar
The months with the highest atmospheric pressure are October and November (1015mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1008.3mbar).
Average wind speed in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average wind speed in December: 23.7km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (23.7km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (11.8km/h).
Average humidity in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average humidity in December: 80%
The month with the highest relative humidity is July (86%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (73%).
Average rainfall in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average rainfall in December: 86mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (125mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is April (42mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average rainfall days in December: 5.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (2.4 days).
Average snowfall in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average snowfall in December: 279mm
The month with the highest snowfall is December (279mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).
Average snowfall days in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average snowfall days in December: 19.1 days
The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (22.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average daylight in December: 8h and 54min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in December: 1h and 30min
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 24min).
Average sunshine days in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average sunshine days in December: 3.1 days
The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (3.1 days).
Average UV index in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average UV index in December: 1
The months with the highest UV index are July and August (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).
Average cloud cover in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average cloud cover in December: 85
The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 88).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).
Average visibility in December
Shosanbetsu, Japan
- Average visibility in December: 7km
The months with the highest visibility are September and October (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is December (7km).
