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Otofuke Weather in December

Otofuke in December

The short of it: Otofuke in December averages a high of 0 °C (32 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 1 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 0° · low -9° · rain 69 mm · daylight 9 h 1 min

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

December in Otofuke brings afternoons near 0° and nights around -9°, with about 69 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from November to about 0°, with nights near -9°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 1 min in mid-December, 38 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, Otofuke runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Obihiro, 8 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Otofuke, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
8° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 1 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ObihiroHokkaido8 km S1°-9°68 mm
Memuro-minamiHokkaido16 km SW0°-9°67 mm
SarubetsuHokkaido17 km SE0°-10°66 mm
ShihoroHokkaido20 km NNE-1°-10°74 mm
ShikaoiHokkaido21 km NW0°-10°74 mm
IkedaHokkaido22 km ESE0°-10°66 mm
ShimizuHokkaido26 km W0°-9°70 mm
KamishihoroHokkaido28 km NNE-1°-10°76 mm

The Almanac · Otofuke 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 8° from November to about 0°, with nights near -9°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Otofuke by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-15°51 mm7 km/h9 h 20 min✦
February-1°-14°39 mm8 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦
March4°-6°60 mm10 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April11°1°79 mm12 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦
May17°6°90 mm11 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
June21°11°88 mm9 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
July24°15°123 mm8 km/h15 h 3 min✦✦✦
August25°16°146 mm8 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
September22°12°156 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October16°5°103 mm8 km/h10 h 57 min✦✦
November8°-2°75 mm9 km/h9 h 39 min✦
December0°-9°69 mm8 km/h9 h 1 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Otofuke in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Otofuke in December?

Days average 0 °C (32 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 8° from November to about 0°, with nights near -9°. Wet spells are common — about 69 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Otofuke?

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

How long are the days in Otofuke in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 1 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 20 min.

Does it snow in Otofuke in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Otofuke in December?

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

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