December weather forecastTakehara, Japan

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a frosty month in Takehara, Japan, with an average temperature fluctuating between 2.6°C (36.7°F) and 8.5°C (47.3°F).

Temperature

Takehara in December undergoes a mild reduction in the average high-temperature, shifting from November's moderate 14.5°C (58.1°F) to a chilly 8.5°C (47.3°F). Takehara's nighttime temperature in December drops to an average of 2.6°C (36.7°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 80%.

Rainfall

In Takehara, in December, during 15.3 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Takehara, Japan, during the entire year, the rain falls for 174.1 days and collects up to 1054mm (41.5") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through March and December. December is the first month it typically snows. Throughout December, in the average 4.8 snowfall days, it receives 18mm (0.71") of snow. Throughout the year, in Takehara, there are 19.2 snowfall days, and 101mm (3.98") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Takehara, Japan, the average seawater temperature in December is 17.1°C (62.8°F).
Note: Most people find swimming in 17.1°C (62.8°F) to be not enjoyable. The control of one's breathing becomes more challenging as the water temperature drops below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of December, in Takehara, Japan, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:08 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 4.8h.

UV index

January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Takehara. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 2 during December translates into these guidelines:
Many can withstand an hour in the sun without burning, yet children must always have protection against sunlight. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Tightly woven clothing, when worn loosely, shields effectively against the Sun. Mark this! Snow reflection can nearly double the UV radiation intensity from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature, in December, in Takehara, records 8.5°C (47.3°F), while the low-temperature is 2.6°C (36.7°F). In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 38°C (100.4°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Takehara is 80%.

In Takehara, in December, during 15.3 rainfall days, 58mm (2.28") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

December is the first month it typically snows in Takehara, Japan. Throughout December, in the average 4.8 snowfall days, it receives 18mm (0.71") of snow.

In Takehara, Japan, in December, the average water temperature is 17.1°C (62.8°F). Swimming in 17.1°C (62.8°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. Controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as surface water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

With an average of 9h and 54min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Takehara.

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

On the first day of December in Takehara, sunrise is at 06:56 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 17:08 JST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Takehara, Japan, is 4.8h.

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

In Takehara, Japan, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Takehara, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 8.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (30°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (6.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (0.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Takehara, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1020.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.4mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Takehara, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 8.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Takehara, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (74%).

Average rainfall in December
Takehara, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 58mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (193mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (39mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Takehara, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 15.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (20.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (11 days).

Average snowfall in December
Takehara, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 18mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (42mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Takehara, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (7.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average sea temperature in December
Takehara, Japan

  • Average sea temperature in December: 17.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (26.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (13°C).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Takehara, 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: 4h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Takehara, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (17.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (8.1 days).

Average UV index in December
Takehara, 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, February and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Takehara, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 46

The months with the most cloud cover are February and July (Cloud cover 48).
The months with the least cloud cover are May, August and November (Cloud cover 36).

Average visibility in December
Takehara, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are June, July, August and September (8km).