December weather forecastDaegu, South Korea

December

Weather in December

December brings the onset of winter in full swing to Daegu. The average high temperature drops to a chilly 4.4°C (39.9°F), while the amount of daylight received is at an annual minimum. A remarkable drop in temperature is met with a resurgence of snow, albeit 8mm (0.31") on average. The overall weather becomes considerably cold and the region shimmers under the beauty of the winter season. It's a season to appreciate the winter charm of Daegu wrapped in snowflakes.

Temperature

The onset of December is marked by a decrease in temperature, transitioning from a cool 12°C (53.6°F) in November to an icy 4.4°C (39.9°F). During the month of December, an average temperature of -3.6°C (25.5°F) is noted during the nights in Daegu, South Korea.

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity in Daegu is 64%.

Rainfall

In Daegu, in December, during 5 rainfall days, 18mm (0.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Daegu, South Korea, during the entire year, the rain falls for 112.8 days and collects up to 578mm (22.76") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. December is the first month it typically snows in Daegu. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of snow. Throughout the year, there are 8.6 snowfall days, and 43mm (1.69") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days in Daegu is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 17:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:21 KST.

Sunshine

In December, the average sunshine in Daegu is 6.4h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Daegu are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The UV index of 2 in December translates into these instructions:
Children necessitate constant protection from sunlight, unlike the majority, who can remain under the sun for about an hour without burning. Midday Sun has the strongest UV rays, making it crucial to limit exposure and find shade. Sun-protective clothing, a long-sleeved shirt and pants, a wide-brimmed hat, and UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses are particularly helpful in blocking UV radiation's harmful effects. Beware! Reflection from snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation nearly twofold.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Daegu, 4.4°C (39.9°F) is the average high-temperature and -3.6°C (25.5°F) is the average low-temperature during December. In August, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'apparent temperature'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is appraised at 37°C (98.6°F).

In December, the average relative humidity in Daegu, South Korea, is 64%.

In Daegu, South Korea, in December, it is raining for 5 days, with typically 18mm (0.71") of accumulated precipitation.

December is the first month it typically snows in Daegu, South Korea. Throughout December, in the average 2.3 snowfall days, it receives 8mm (0.31") of snow.

The month with the shortest days in Daegu is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Daegu, South Korea, is 9h and 47min.

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:17 and sunset at 17:11. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:35 and sunset at 17:21 KST.

In December, the average sunshine duration in Daegu, South Korea, is 6.4h.

The months with the lowest UV index in Daegu are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In Daegu, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Year J F M A M J J A S O N December

Nov

December

Jan

Average high temperature

12°C

4.4°C

2.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.3km/h

9.9km/h

10.2km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

22.9

24.4

24.8

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Daegu, South Korea

Average high temperature in December: 4.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.9°C).

Average low temperature in December: -3.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (20.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-5.4°C).

Average pressure in December
Daegu, South Korea

Average pressure in December: 1023.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1024mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1007.5mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Daegu, South Korea

Average wind speed in December: 9.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (6.4km/h).

Average humidity in December
Daegu, South Korea

Average humidity in December: 64%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is February (61%).

Average rainfall in December
Daegu, South Korea

Average rainfall in December: 18mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (122mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are February and November (14mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Daegu, South Korea

Average rainfall days in December: 5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (5 days).

Average snowfall in December
Daegu, South Korea

Average snowfall in December: 8mm

The months with the highest snowfall are February and March (12mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Daegu, South Korea

Average snowfall days in December: 2.3 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2.4 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
Daegu, South Korea

Average daylight in December: 9h and 48min

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

Average sunshine in December: 6h and 24min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December
Daegu, South Korea

Average sunshine days in December: 24.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (24.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.7 days).

Average UV index in December
Daegu, South Korea

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, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Daegu, South Korea

Average cloud cover in December: 28

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 56).
The months with the least cloud cover are January, October and December (Cloud cover 28).