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Obuchi Weather in December

Obuchi in December

The short of it: Obuchi in December averages a high of 5 °C (40 °F) and a low of -2 °C (29 °F), with 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain and about 9 h 14 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 5° · low -2° · rain 101 mm · daylight 9 h 14 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & September

December in Obuchi brings afternoons near 5° and nights around -2°, with about 101 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 5°, with nights near -2°. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 14 min in mid-December, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates December 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and September.

Against its neighbours, Obuchi runs warmer than most and drier than most in December. Yokohama, 17 km to the NW, sees much the same highs.

December in Obuchi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 10 mm more rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 14 min
Average wind
17 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YokohamaAomori17 km NW4°-2°110 mm
NobejiAomori24 km WSW4°-2°105 mm
ToyotaAomori26 km SSW4°-3°96 mm
MisawaAomori31 km S5°-1°80 mm
HiranaiAomori35 km W4°-1°122 mm
ShichinoheAomori36 km SSW3°-3°100 mm
SarugamoriAomori36 km N6°0°108 mm
HitokawameAomori37 km S5°-1°72 mm

The Almanac · Obuchi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 5°, with nights near -2°. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Obuchi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-4°93 mm16 km/h9 h 32 min✦
February2°-4°63 mm15 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦
March6°-1°68 mm15 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦
April13°4°72 mm15 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦
May17°9°80 mm14 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
June20°13°94 mm11 km/h15 h 6 min✦✦✦
July23°17°139 mm11 km/h14 h 50 min✦✦✦
August25°19°138 mm12 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦✦
September23°15°155 mm12 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦
October18°9°124 mm14 km/h11 h 2 min✦✦✦
November11°4°91 mm15 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦
December5°-2°101 mm17 km/h9 h 14 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Obuchi in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Obuchi in December?

Days average 5 °C (40 °F) and nights -2 °C (29 °F), with about 101 mm (4.0 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 7° from November to about 5°, with nights near -2°. Wet spells are common — about 101 mm, the 5th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Obuchi?

The Almanac gives December 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are July and September.

How long are the days in Obuchi in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 14 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 6 min.

Does it snow in Obuchi in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Obuchi in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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