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Bayan Weather in December

Bayan in December

The short of it: Bayan in December averages a high of -10 °C (14 °F) and a low of -21 °C (-6 °F), with 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain and about 8 h 39 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -10° · low -21° · rain 6.0 mm · daylight 8 h 39 min

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

Thirty years of records give Bayan an average December high of -10°, a low of -21° and some 6.0 mm of rain. Highs fall 10° against November, to near -10°; nights run about -21°. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 39 min in mid-December, 43 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 May and September.

Against its neighbours, Bayan runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Bin Xian, 37 km to the S, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Bayan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
10° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 39 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Bin XianHeilongjiang37 km S-9°-21°5.0 mm
HulanHeilongjiang66 km WSW-10°-20°4.0 mm
HarbinHeilongjiang68 km WSW-9°-18°6.0 mm
AchengHeilongjiang68 km SSW-10°-21°5.0 mm
SuihuaHeilongjiang72 km NNW-11°-21°6.0 mm
LanxiHeilongjiang88 km WNW-11°-21°4.0 mm
ShanhecunHeilongjiang100 km ESE-11°-22°6.0 mm
ShangzhiHeilongjiang108 km SSE-9°-21°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Bayan 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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Highs fall 10° against November, to near -10°; nights run about -21°. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Bayan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-13°-25°3.0 mm10 km/h9 h 1 min✦✦
February-6°-20°4.0 mm12 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦
March4°-9°9.0 mm14 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April14°1°21 mm17 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
May22°8°50 mm15 km/h14 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
June27°15°81 mm13 km/h15 h 44 min✦✦✦
July28°18°146 mm11 km/h15 h 25 min✦✦✦
August27°17°115 mm10 km/h14 h 8 min✦✦✦
September22°9°58 mm11 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October12°-1°26 mm13 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦✦
November-1°-12°10 mm13 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦
December-10°-21°6.0 mm11 km/h8 h 39 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Bayan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Bayan in December?

Days average -10 °C (14 °F) and nights -21 °C (-6 °F), with about 6.0 mm (0.24 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 10° against November, to near -10°; nights run about -21°. Rain is scarce, about 6.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Bayan?

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

How long are the days in Bayan in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 39 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 44 min.

Does it snow in Bayan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Bayan in December?

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

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