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Hanbin Weather in December

Hanbin in December

The short of it: Hanbin in December averages a high of -1 °C (30 °F) and a low of -12 °C (10 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 8 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -1° · low -12° · rain 21 mm · daylight 8 h 55 min

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

December in Hanbin brings afternoons near -1° and nights around -12°, with about 21 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -1°, with nights near -12°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 55 min in mid-December, 39 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 April.

Against its neighbours, Hanbin runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Bayandai, 3 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Hanbin, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus November
9° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 55 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BayandaiXinjiang3 km NNW-1°-12°20 mm
GhuljaXinjiang5 km ESE-1°-12°21 mm
TaxkowrükXinjiang6 km SE-1°-12°21 mm
DadamtuXinjiang6 km NE-2°-13°21 mm
Ka'erdunXinjiang7 km ESE-2°-12°20 mm
KipekyüziXinjiang10 km E-2°-13°20 mm
HudiyuziXinjiang12 km E-2°-13°20 mm
ChapchalXinjiang15 km SW-1°-12°18 mm

The Almanac · Hanbin 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 9° from November to about -1°, with nights near -12°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Hanbin by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-17°15 mm5 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦
February0°-12°17 mm6 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
March10°-2°16 mm9 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
April20°7°27 mm10 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°12°26 mm10 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
June30°16°27 mm9 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦✦
July31°17°24 mm9 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
August30°15°18 mm8 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
September26°10°15 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
October18°3°21 mm7 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
November8°-4°26 mm6 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦✦
December-1°-12°21 mm5 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hanbin in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hanbin in December?

Days average -1 °C (30 °F) and nights -12 °C (10 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -1°, with nights near -12°. Rain is modest, about 21 mm, the 6th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Hanbin?

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

How long are the days in Hanbin in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 55 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Hanbin in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Hanbin in December?

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

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