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Daqing Weather in December

Daqing in December

The short of it: Daqing in December averages a high of -10 °C (14 °F) and a low of -20 °C (-4 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 8 h 35 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 -20° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 8 h 35 min

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

December in Daqing brings afternoons near -10° and nights around -20°, with about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 9° against November, to near -10°; nights run about -20°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 35 min in mid-December, 44 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, Daqing runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Longfeng, 10 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Daqing, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
9° colder, 1.0 mm more rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 35 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LongfengHeilongjiang10 km SE-10°-19°5.0 mm
FendouHeilongjiang12 km WNW-10°-20°4.0 mm
HonggangHeilongjiang22 km SSW-10°-20°5.0 mm
AndaHeilongjiang28 km ESE-10°-21°5.0 mm
DorbodHeilongjiang53 km NW-10°-20°4.0 mm
QinggangHeilongjiang84 km E-12°-21°4.0 mm
ZhaodongHeilongjiang94 km SE-10°-20°4.0 mm
MingshuiHeilongjiang95 km NE-13°-21°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Daqing 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 -10°; nights run about -20°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Daqing by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-22°2.0 mm10 km/h8 h 57 min✦✦
February-5°-17°2.0 mm11 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦
March4°-9°7.0 mm15 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April14°1°17 mm18 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May21°9°35 mm17 km/h15 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°16°81 mm13 km/h15 h 49 min✦✦✦
July29°19°135 mm12 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
August28°18°93 mm10 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦
September22°10°46 mm12 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October12°1°18 mm13 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
November-1°-11°4.0 mm13 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦
December-10°-20°5.0 mm11 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Daqing in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Daqing in December?

Days average -10 °C (14 °F) and nights -20 °C (-4 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 9° against November, to near -10°; nights run about -20°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Daqing?

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

How long are the days in Daqing in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 35 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 49 min.

Does it snow in Daqing in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Daqing in December?

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

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