Ōtsuchi Weather in December

What's the weather like in Ōtsuchi (Iwate) in December 2024?

The climate in Ōtsuchi during December can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

December is in the winter in Ōtsuchi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.

Ōtsuchi weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.6°C 43.8°F
Nightly temperature -2.2°C 28.1°F
Average temperature 2.2°C 36°F
Daily sunshine 5.2 hrs
Avg rainfall 40 mm 1.6 ins
Rainy days 20 days
Sea temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Humidity 64%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average December is the driest month of the year in Ōtsuchi with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Ōtsuchi

Ōtsuchi average temperature in December

December rainfall

Ōtsuchi average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Ōtsuchi average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ōtsuchi in December 2024.

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Ōtsuchi weather stats

Ōtsuchi weather statistics
Hottest month: August 26°C 78.8°F
Driest month: December 40mm 1.6ins
Sunniest month: January 5.7hrs
Coldest month: January 3.2°C 37.8°F
Wettest month: August 189mm 7.4ins
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