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Lingdong Weather in December

Lingdong in December

The short of it: Lingdong in December averages a high of -11 °C (12 °F) and a low of -20 °C (-4 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 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 -11° · low -20° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 8 h 35 min

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

December in Lingdong brings afternoons near -11° and nights around -20°, with about 7.0 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 10° from November to about -11°, with nights near -20°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 10th 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, Lingdong runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Shuangyashan, 14 km to the N, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Lingdong, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
10° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 35 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShuangyashanHeilongjiang14 km N-10°-20°8.0 mm
JixianHeilongjiang19 km N-10°-20°8.0 mm
BaoshanHeilongjiang19 km E-11°-20°8.0 mm
HuananHeilongjiang58 km SW-10°-20°8.0 mm
JiamusiHeilongjiang69 km WNW-10°-20°8.0 mm
BaoqingHeilongjiang84 km ESE-9°-19°9.0 mm
QitaiheHeilongjiang88 km S-10°-19°8.0 mm
BoliHeilongjiang99 km SSW-10°-19°6.0 mm

The Almanac · Lingdong 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 10° from November to about -11°, with nights near -20°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Lingdong by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-12°-22°5.0 mm14 km/h8 h 57 min✦✦
February-7°-18°5.0 mm14 km/h10 h 15 min✦✦
March2°-10°12 mm14 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April12°0°29 mm14 km/h13 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
May20°7°59 mm14 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°93 mm11 km/h15 h 48 min✦✦✦
July27°17°128 mm9 km/h15 h 28 min✦✦✦
August26°16°132 mm9 km/h14 h 10 min✦✦✦
September20°9°65 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October12°0°29 mm13 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
November-1°-11°13 mm13 km/h9 h 19 min✦✦
December-11°-20°7.0 mm13 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Lingdong in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Lingdong in December?

Days average -11 °C (12 °F) and nights -20 °C (-4 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 10° from November to about -11°, with nights near -20°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Lingdong?

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

How long are the days in Lingdong 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 Lingdong in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Lingdong in December?

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

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