JapanThe weather in December in Niigata
It's cold in December in Niigata with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 6°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Niigata. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Niigata, Japan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 18°C in 2018, Niigata reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 1°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 12°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 252 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. Of the total precipitation, about 27 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Niigata
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Niigata. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Niigata | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 9°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 12°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 1°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 252 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 26 days | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 27 cm | 9,7 cm |
| Snowy days | 10 days | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Niigata with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 5°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 9°C, with nights around 3°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Niigata is around 8°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
The typhoon season in Niigata runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Niigata, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Niigata
Temperature in December in Niigata over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Niigata, Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Niigata
Total precipitation in December in Niigata over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in Niigata
Snowfall in December in Niigata per year
Daily UV index in December in Niigata
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Niigata, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Niigata by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Niigata. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.