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Kocê Weather in December

Kocê in December

The short of it: Kocê in December averages a high of 2 °C (35 °F) and a low of -16 °C (3 °F), with 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain and about 9 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -16° · rain 1.0 mm · daylight 9 h 51 min

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

December in Kocê brings afternoons near 2° and nights around -16°, with about 1.0 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 2°, with nights near -16°. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 51 min in mid-December, 27 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and July.

Against its neighbours, Kocê runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Ma’ai, 24 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Kocê, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
18°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 51 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Ma’aiGansu24 km ESE2°-15°1.0 mm
XicangGansu32 km ESE2°-14°1.0 mm
LarenguanGansu40 km ESE3°-14°1.0 mm
GahaiGansu44 km SSE2°-16°2.0 mm
AmuquhuGansu47 km ENE3°-14°1.0 mm
JicangGansu56 km E3°-14°1.0 mm
SangkeGansu56 km NNE2°-16°1.0 mm
ShuangchaGansu56 km E2°-13°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Kocê 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 4° from November to about 2°, with nights near -16°. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kocê by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-19°3.0 mm8 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
February3°-14°5.0 mm10 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
March7°-7°13 mm13 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April11°-2°38 mm12 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May13°0°81 mm10 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦
June16°4°101 mm9 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦
July18°6°125 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August18°5°112 mm8 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
September14°3°108 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
October10°-3°48 mm7 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦
November6°-9°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦
December2°-16°1.0 mm6 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kocê in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kocê in December?

Days average 2 °C (35 °F) and nights -16 °C (3 °F), with about 1.0 mm (0.04 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 4° from November to about 2°, with nights near -16°. It is the driest month of the year, only 1.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Kocê?

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

How long are the days in Kocê in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 51 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 28 min.

Does it snow in Kocê in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Kocê in December?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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