December weather forecastKapsan, North Korea

December

Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Kapsan, is still a freezing cold month, with temperature in the range of an average low of -16.9°C (1.6°F) and an average high of -7.8°C (18°F).

Temperature

December's arrival signals a distinct temperature shift, dropping from a cold 0.7°C (33.3°F) in November to a subzero cold -7.8°C (18°F). During the nights in December, the temperature averages to a polar cold -16.9°C (1.6°F).

Humidity

In Kapsan, North Korea, the average relative humidity in December is 78%.

Rainfall

In Kapsan, in December, during 9 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 160.8 rainfall days, and 634mm (24.96") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall in Kapsan. In Kapsan, North Korea, during December, snow falls for 9.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 100mm (3.94") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 72.6 snowfall days, and 949mm (37.36") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of December, in Kapsan, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 17:07 KST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in December is 6.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Kapsan are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 2 in December leads to these guidelines:
Most people can stay in the Sun for up to 1 hour without burning, apart from children that always must be protected from sun exposure. During midday, the Sun's radiation is strongest, and it's advisable to reduce direct exposure. For excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck, consider a wide-brim hat. On your guard! Snow's reflection can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

In Kapsan, in December, the average high-temperature is -7.8°C (18°F), and the average low-temperature is -16.9°C (1.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Kapsan, North Korea, is 78%.

In Kapsan, North Korea, in December, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 14mm (0.55") of accumulated precipitation.

In December, in Kapsan, North Korea, it is snowing for 9.5 days. Throughout December, 100mm (3.94") of snow is accumulated.

The month with the shortest days in Kapsan, North Korea, is December, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

The average day length in December is 9h and 17min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 16:59. On the last day of the month, in Kapsan, North Korea, sunrise is at 07:51 and sunset at 17:07 KST.

The average sunshine duration in December in Kapsan is 6.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Kapsan are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • Average high temperature in December: -7.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-9°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -16.9°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-18.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • Average pressure in December: 1023.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1024.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1007.3mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • Average wind speed in December: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (9.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (5.9km/h).

Average humidity in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • Average humidity in December: 78%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (83%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (59%).

Average rainfall in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • Average rainfall in December: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (143mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (9mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • Average rainfall days in December: 9 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (22.8 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and November (8.3 days).

Average snowfall in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • Average snowfall in December: 100mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (195mm).
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • Average snowfall days in December: 9.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is March (15.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 18min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 48min

The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are February and November (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (19.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (5.4 days).

Average UV index in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 5).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 24).

Average visibility in December
Kapsan, North Korea

  • 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 July and August (7km).