December weather forecastTadotsu, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Tadotsu, is also a frosty month, with an average temperature varying between 5.1°C (41.2°F) and 9.8°C (49.6°F).

Temperature

December brings a decrease in the average high-temperature, shifting from a refreshing 15.1°C (59.2°F) in November to a chilly 9.8°C (49.6°F). Consistently, Tadotsu reports average nighttime temperatures of 5.1°C (41.2°F) during December, a marginal step down from its daytime highs.

Humidity

In Tadotsu, the average relative humidity in December is 73%.

Rainfall

In Tadotsu, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 170.9 rainfall days, and 863mm (33.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Tadotsu, Japan, are January, February and December. December is the first month it typically snows in Tadotsu, Japan. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.1 snowfall days, and 39mm (1.54") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F).
Note: Swimming is not a pleasant activity for most individuals in 18.3°C (64.9°F). Breathing becomes increasingly challenging to control as the water temperature dips from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Tadotsu.
On the first day of December in Tadotsu, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 17:05 JST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Tadotsu, Japan, are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Tadotsu, Japan, are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 during December translates into the following directions:
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. The best time to avoid the Sun's harmful UV radiation is during midday when it's most potent. A wide-brimmed hat provides unparalleled sun protection for sensitive areas like the eyes, ears, and neck. Be careful! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly be doubled by the reflective quality of snow.

Frequently asked questions

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature are 9.8°C (49.6°F) and 5.1°C (41.2°F) respectively. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is estimated at 36°C (96.8°F).

In December, the average relative humidity is 73%.

In Tadotsu, Japan, in December, it is raining for 12.6 days, with typically 35mm (1.38") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Tadotsu, Japan. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 7mm (0.28") of snow.

In Tadotsu, Japan, in December, the average water temperature is 18.3°C (64.9°F). Swimming in 18.3°C (64.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

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

In Tadotsu, Japan, the average day length in December is 9h and 55min.

On the first day of December in Tadotsu, Japan, sunrise is at 06:52 and sunset at 16:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:10 and sunset at 17:05 JST.

The months with the least sunshine in Tadotsu, Japan, are January and December, with an average of 5.4h of sunshine.

The average sunshine duration in December in Tadotsu, Japan, is 5.4h.

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index.

In Tadotsu, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 9.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7.6°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.5°C).

Average pressure in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1020.5mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 13.7km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (14km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 73%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (81%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (70%).

Average rainfall in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 35mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (145mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (26mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 7mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (21mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (3.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average sea temperature in December: 18.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (27.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.5°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Tadotsu, 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: 5h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 11h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 15 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (18 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (4.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average UV index in December: 2

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 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are January, February and December (Cloud cover 40).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and August (Cloud cover 30).

Average visibility in December
Tadotsu, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 10km

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