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Dalai Weather in December

Dalai in December

The short of it: Dalai in December averages a high of -9 °C (16 °F) and a low of -19 °C (-2 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 8 h 43 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -9° · low -19° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 8 h 43 min

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

Thirty years of records give Dalai an average December high of -9°, a low of -19° and some 3.0 mm of rain. Highs fall 9° against November, to near -9°; nights run about -19°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 43 min in mid-December, 42 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 September and May.

Against its neighbours, Dalai runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Fuyu, 54 km to the SE, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Dalai, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
9° colder, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 43 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FuyuJilin54 km SE-10°-19°3.0 mm
SongyuanJilin58 km SE-10°-19°3.0 mm
ZhaoyuanHeilongjiang61 km E-9°-19°3.0 mm
ZhaozhouHeilongjiang79 km ENE-10°-20°4.0 mm
ZhenlaiJilin94 km WNW-8°-18°2.0 mm
HonggangHeilongjiang110 km NNE-10°-20°5.0 mm
BaichengJilin115 km W-7°-18°2.0 mm
TaonanJilin120 km W-7°-18°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Dalai 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 9° against November, to near -9°; nights run about -19°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dalai by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-22°1.0 mm10 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦
February-5°-17°1.0 mm12 km/h10 h 19 min✦✦
March4°-8°6.0 mm15 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
April14°2°13 mm17 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
May22°10°32 mm16 km/h14 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°16°74 mm13 km/h15 h 40 min✦✦✦
July29°20°129 mm11 km/h15 h 20 min✦✦✦
August27°18°83 mm10 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
September22°11°41 mm12 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
October13°2°15 mm13 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦✦
November0°-10°5.0 mm13 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦
December-9°-19°3.0 mm11 km/h8 h 43 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dalai in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dalai in December?

Days average -9 °C (16 °F) and nights -19 °C (-2 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 9° against November, to near -9°; nights run about -19°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Dalai?

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

How long are the days in Dalai in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 43 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 40 min.

Does it snow in Dalai in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Dalai in December?

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

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