The weather in December in Wakkasakunai
It's cold in December in Wakkasakunai with an average temperature of 0°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -3°C to a high of 3°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -6°C and -2°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Wakkasakunai. 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 Wakkasakunai, 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 12°C in 2021, Wakkasakunai reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -9°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -15°C to a highest value of 9°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 188 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. Of the total precipitation, about 119 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Wakkasakunai
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Wakkasakunai. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
Wakkasakunai | New York | |
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Average temperature | 0°C | 9°C |
Max. temperature | 3°C | 12°C |
Min. temperature | -6°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 188 mm | 133 mm |
Rainy days | 21 days | 17 days |
Total snowfall | 119 cm | 9,7 cm |
Snowy days | 29 days | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Wakkasakunai with really cold temps, averaging around 2°C during the day and nights dipping to about -2°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around -0°C, with nights around -4°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Wakkasakunai is around -1°C, while nighttime temps are about -5°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 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 Wakkasakunai runs from June to November.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Wakkasakunai, Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Wakkasakunai
Temperature in December in Wakkasakunai over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Wakkasakunai, 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 Wakkasakunai
Total precipitation in December in Wakkasakunai over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in Wakkasakunai
Snowfall in December in Wakkasakunai per year
Daily UV index in December in Wakkasakunai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Wakkasakunai, 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 Wakkasakunai by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Wakkasakunai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.