Tsuruoka Weather in December

What's the weather like in Tsuruoka (Yamagata) in December 2024?

The climate in Tsuruoka during December can be summarized as cool and wet.

December is in the winter in Tsuruoka and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

Tsuruoka weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 6.9°C 44.3°F
Nightly temperature 0.8°C 33.4°F
Average temperature 3.8°C 38.8°F
Daily sunshine 2 hrs
Avg rainfall 187 mm 7.4 ins
Rainy days 29 days
Sea temperature 13.7°C 56.7°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 15.8kph 10 mph

On average December is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tsuruoka with around 187mm 7.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 29 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Tsuruoka

Tsuruoka average temperature in December

December rainfall

Tsuruoka average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Tsuruoka 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 Tsuruoka in December 2024.

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Tsuruoka weather stats

Tsuruoka weather statistics
Hottest month: August 29.2°C 84.6°F
Driest month: March 98mm 3.9ins
Sunniest month: August 6.8hrs
Coldest month: February 3.5°C 38.3°F
Wettest month: November 201mm 7.9ins
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