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Anshan Weather in December

Anshan in December

The short of it: Anshan in December averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -11 °C (13 °F), with 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain and about 9 h 13 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -11° · rain 10 mm · daylight 9 h 13 min

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

Thirty years of records give Anshan an average December high of -1°, a low of -11° and some 10 mm of rain. Highs fall 9° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -11°. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 13 min in mid-December, 35 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Anshan runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Jiupu, 7 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Anshan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
9° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 13 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JiupuLiaoning7 km SSW-1°-11°8.0 mm
LiaoyangLiaoning23 km NE-1°-11°8.0 mm
NantaiLiaoning27 km SW-1°-11°7.0 mm
HaichengLiaoning36 km SW-1°-11°8.0 mm
GongchanglingLiaoning39 km E-2°-12°7.0 mm
LiaozhongLiaoning48 km NNW-2°-12°6.0 mm
SujiatunLiaoning66 km NNE-2°-13°8.0 mm
BenxiLiaoning67 km ENE-1°-12°10 mm

The Almanac · Anshan Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 9° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -11°. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Anshan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-14°6.0 mm8 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦
February1°-9°8.0 mm10 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦
March8°-3°15 mm11 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April16°5°38 mm12 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
May23°12°49 mm11 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
June27°18°81 mm9 km/h15 h 7 min✦✦✦
July30°21°161 mm7 km/h14 h 51 min✦✦
August29°21°175 mm6 km/h13 h 48 min✦✦
September25°14°53 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
October18°6°40 mm8 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
November8°-3°23 mm10 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦✦
December-1°-11°10 mm9 km/h9 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Anshan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Anshan in December?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -11 °C (13 °F), with about 10 mm (0.39 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 9° against November, to near -1°; nights run about -11°. Rain is scarce, about 10 mm, the 10th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Anshan?

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

How long are the days in Anshan in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 7 min.

Does it snow in Anshan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Anshan in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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