December weather forecastYamadera, Japan

December

Weather in December

The first month of the winter, December, is also a wintry month in Yamadera, Japan, with an average temperature varying between -2.6°C (27.3°F) and 2.7°C (36.9°F).

Temperature

In December, the average high-temperature decreases from a frosty 9.4°C (48.9°F) in November to a cold 2.7°C (36.9°F). In December, Yamadera records an average nighttime temperature of -2.6°C (27.3°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In Yamadera, in December, it is raining for 14.8 days, with typically 85mm (3.35") of accumulated precipitation. In Yamadera, during the entire year, the rain falls for 197.8 days and collects up to 1123mm (44.21") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Yamadera, Japan, are January through April, November and December. In Yamadera, in December, snow falls for 18 days, with typically accumulated 375mm (14.76") of snow. In Yamadera, Japan, during the entire year, snow falls for 84.2 days and aggregates up to 1494mm (58.82") of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 16:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 16:27 JST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Yamadera is 3.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 1 during December translates into these guidelines:
Though extended exposure to the sun typically does not concern most people, it is crucial to always shield children, infants, and those with sensitive skin. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage. Be vigilant! The reflective nature of snow can increase the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Frequently asked questions

During December, Yamadera experiences an average high-temperature of 2.7°C (36.9°F) and a low-temperature of -2.6°C (27.3°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is estimated at 31°C (87.8°F).

In Yamadera, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

In December, in Yamadera, Japan, the rain falls for 14.8 days. Throughout December, 85mm (3.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

In Yamadera, in December, during 18 snowfall days, 375mm (14.76") of snow is typically accumulated.

December has the shortest days of the year in Yamadera, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.

The average day length in December in Yamadera is 9h and 33min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:36 and sunset at 16:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:54 and sunset at 16:27 JST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Yamadera is 3.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Yamadera are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index in Yamadera is 1. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Yamadera, Japan

  • Average high temperature in December: 2.7°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -2.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-6.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Yamadera, Japan

  • Average pressure in December: 1016.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Yamadera, Japan

  • Average wind speed in December: 11.3km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are January and February (11.9km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (6.5km/h).

Average humidity in December
Yamadera, Japan

  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (92%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (76%).

Average rainfall in December
Yamadera, Japan

  • Average rainfall in December: 85mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (155mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (56mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Yamadera, Japan

  • Average rainfall days in December: 14.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (23.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (9.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Yamadera, Japan

  • Average snowfall in December: 375mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (504mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Yamadera, Japan

  • Average snowfall days in December: 18 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (25.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

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

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 36min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 48min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 36min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 3h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 8h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Yamadera, Japan

  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.6 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (14.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is January (2.8 days).

Average UV index in December
Yamadera, Japan

  • Average UV index in December: 1

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Yamadera, Japan

  • Average cloud cover in December: 68

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 72).
The month with the least cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 45).

Average visibility in December
Yamadera, Japan

  • Average visibility in December: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May and November (8km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and February (6km).