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Ala Weather in December

Ala in December

The short of it: Ala in December averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -13 °C (9 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 9 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -13° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 9 h 51 min

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

December in Ala brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -13°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 2°, with nights near -13°. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 9 h 51 min in mid-December, 27 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and July.

Against its neighbours, Ala runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Shuangcha, 9 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

December in Ala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
15°
Snow season
Feb–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 51 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShuangchaGansu9 km SW2°-13°1.0 mm
JicangGansu12 km NNW3°-14°1.0 mm
LexiuGansu23 km NE3°-13°1.0 mm
BolaGansu23 km N2°-14°1.0 mm
LarenguanGansu25 km WSW3°-14°1.0 mm
DaogaoGansu26 km ESE2°-13°1.0 mm
NibaGansu26 km SE2°-13°1.0 mm
ZhaguluGansu27 km E2°-12°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Ala 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 5° from November to about 2°, with nights near -13°. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Ala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-16°2.0 mm8 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
February3°-12°5.0 mm10 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
March7°-6°14 mm11 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April11°-1°40 mm10 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May14°2°82 mm9 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦
June16°6°90 mm8 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
July19°7°118 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August19°7°109 mm8 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
September14°4°107 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
October10°-1°50 mm7 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦
November7°-6°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦
December2°-13°1.0 mm6 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ala in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ala in December?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -13 °C (9 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 2°, with nights near -13°. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.0 mm of rain.

Is December a good time to visit Ala?

The Almanac gives December 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are April and July.

How long are the days in Ala in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 51 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 28 min.

Does it snow in Ala in December?

Snow can fall, since nights average -13 °C (9 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Ala in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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