December weather forecast
Yurihonjo, Japan

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Yurihonjo, is also a wintry month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 3.2°C (37.8°F) and an average low of -1.3°C (29.7°F).

Temperature

December's arrival corresponds with a decrease in average high-temperatures, from November's frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F) to a wintry 3.2°C (37.8°F). An average low-temperature of -1.3°C (29.7°F) is witnessed throughout the month of December, a mere drop from the daytime peak.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 86%.

Rainfall

In Yurihonjo, in December, during 8.6 rainfall days, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Yurihonjo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 131.9 days and collects up to 449mm (17.68") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are January through April, November and December. The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 186mm (7.32") of accumulated snow.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Yurihonjo.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 16:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 16:26 JST.

Sunshine

In Yurihonjo, the average sunshine in December is 2.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 1 transforms into these recommendations:
Most individuals can handle sun exposure for up to an hour without burning, but children must always be shielded from sun exposure. The Sun is most powerful around mid-day, so it's a good practice to reduce direct exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation. Guard yourself! Snow reflection can almost double the UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

Is it cold during December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Yurihonjo, records 3.2°C (37.8°F), while the low-temperature is -1.3°C (29.7°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'apparent temperature'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, in August is estimated at 32°C (89.6°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
The average relative humidity in December is 86%.
How much does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 8.6 days. Throughout December, 44mm (1.73") of precipitation is accumulated.
When does it snow the most?
The months with the most snowfall are January and December, with an average 186mm (7.32") of accumulated snow.
How many days does it snow in December?
In December, it is snowing for 14.2 days. Throughout December, 186mm (7.32") of snow is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.
How many hours of daylight does Yurihonjo have in December?
The average day length in December is 9h and 27min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 16:16. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 16:26 JST.
How many hours of sunshine does Yurihonjo have in December?
In December, the average sunshine duration is 2.4h.
What are the months with the lowest UV index in Yurihonjo?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February and December, with an average maximum UV index of 1.
How high is the UV index in December?
In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 1. 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
Yurihonjo, Japan
  • Average high temperature in December: 3.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (27.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -1.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (18.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.3°C).

Average pressure in December
Yurihonjo, Japan
  • Average pressure in December: 1015.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1018.3mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1009mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Yurihonjo, Japan
  • Average wind speed in December: 13.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is December (13.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Yurihonjo, Japan
  • Average humidity in December: 86%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (89%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are April and May (77%).

Average rainfall in December
Yurihonjo, Japan
  • Average rainfall in December: 44mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (67mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (24mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Yurihonjo, Japan
  • Average rainfall days in December: 8.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (16.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Yurihonjo, Japan
  • Average snowfall in December: 186mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and December (186mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Yurihonjo, Japan
  • Average snowfall days in December: 14.2 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (18.4 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
Yurihonjo, Japan
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 2h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 9h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 1h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in December
Yurihonjo, Japan
  • Average sunshine days in December: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is May (17.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (10.3 days).

Average UV index in December
Yurihonjo, 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 and December (UV index 1).

Average cloud cover in December
Yurihonjo, Japan
  • Average cloud cover in December: 76

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 81).
The months with the least cloud cover are May and September (Cloud cover 43).

Average visibility in December
Yurihonjo, Japan
  • Average visibility in December: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, October and November (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January and July (7km).

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