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Dure Weather in December

Dure in December

The short of it: Dure in December averages a high of -8 °C (17 °F) and a low of -19 °C (-2 °F), with 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain and about 8 h 35 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 -8° · low -19° · rain 11 mm · daylight 8 h 35 min

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

December in Dure brings afternoons near -8° and nights around -19°, with about 11 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 10° from November to about -8°, with nights near -19°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

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 September and May.

Against its neighbours, Dure runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Kalabulegen, 16 km to the SE, sees much the same highs.

December in Dure, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
10° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 35 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KalabulegenXinjiang16 km SE-8°-19°11 mm
QahurtXinjiang84 km ESE-9°-21°10 mm
FuyunXinjiang92 km NE-9°-22°12 mm
KürtiXinjiang96 km NE-9°-22°10 mm
BeitunXinjiang108 km NNW-6°-16°11 mm
TurgunXinjiang112 km ENE-13°-25°8.0 mm
KezilexilikeXinjiang113 km ESE-9°-20°9.0 mm
TemekeXinjiang121 km NE-12°-25°9.0 mm

The Almanac · Dure 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 10° from November to about -8°, with nights near -19°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dure by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-11°-23°6.0 mm4 km/h8 h 58 min✦✦
February-6°-19°6.0 mm5 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦
March4°-8°8.0 mm7 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April17°4°14 mm12 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
May24°10°16 mm12 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°15°15 mm10 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
July31°17°22 mm10 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
August30°15°19 mm9 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
September23°9°12 mm9 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
October14°1°13 mm8 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
November2°-9°17 mm5 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦
December-8°-19°11 mm4 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dure in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dure in December?

Days average -8 °C (17 °F) and nights -19 °C (-2 °F), with about 11 mm (0.43 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 10° from November to about -8°, with nights near -19°. Rain is scarce, about 11 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Dure?

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

How long are the days in Dure 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 48 min.

Does it snow in Dure in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Dure in December?

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

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