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Dorbod Weather in December

Dorbod in December

The short of it: Dorbod in December averages a high of -10 °C (13 °F) and a low of -20 °C (-4 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 8 h 33 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 4.0 mm · daylight 8 h 33 min

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

December in Dorbod brings afternoons near -10° and nights around -20°, with about 4.0 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -10°, with nights near -20°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 8 h 33 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, Dorbod runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Fendou, 40 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Dorbod, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
9° colder, 0.0 mm more rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 33 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
FendouHeilongjiang40 km SE-10°-20°4.0 mm
DaqingHeilongjiang53 km SE-10°-20°5.0 mm
HonggangHeilongjiang62 km SSE-10°-20°5.0 mm
LongfengHeilongjiang62 km SE-10°-19°5.0 mm
QiqiharHeilongjiang64 km NW-10°-20°5.0 mm
Hulan ErgiHeilongjiang72 km WNW-10°-20°4.0 mm
AndaHeilongjiang80 km SE-10°-21°5.0 mm
TailaiHeilongjiang95 km WSW-9°-19°2.0 mm

The Almanac · Dorbod Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -10°, with nights near -20°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Dorbod by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-23°2.0 mm10 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦
February-6°-18°2.0 mm11 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦
March3°-9°7.0 mm15 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April13°1°18 mm17 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦✦
May22°9°33 mm16 km/h15 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
June27°16°74 mm13 km/h15 h 51 min✦✦✦
July29°19°130 mm11 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦
August27°17°84 mm10 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
September21°10°46 mm12 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
October12°1°19 mm13 km/h10 h 47 min✦✦✦✦
November-1°-11°4.0 mm13 km/h9 h 17 min✦✦
December-10°-20°4.0 mm10 km/h8 h 33 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dorbod in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dorbod in December?

Days average -10 °C (13 °F) and nights -20 °C (-4 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -10°, with nights near -20°. Rain is scarce, about 4.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Dorbod?

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

How long are the days in Dorbod in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 33 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 51 min.

Does it snow in Dorbod in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Dorbod in December?

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

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