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Longcheng Weather in December

Longcheng in December

The short of it: Longcheng in December averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 9 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -7° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 9 h 49 min

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

Thirty years of records give Longcheng an average December high of 2°, a low of -7° and some 4.0 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 2°, with nights near -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 49 min in mid-December, 28 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Longcheng runs warmer than most and wetter than most in December. Wuying, 7 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

December in Longcheng, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 49 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WuyingGansu7 km WNW3°-7°4.0 mm
LiangshanGansu8 km N2°-8°4.0 mm
XichuanGansu9 km ENE2°-7°4.0 mm
MaguanGansu9 km NE2°-7°4.0 mm
DayangGansu9 km E2°-7°4.0 mm
LongshanGansu10 km ENE2°-7°4.0 mm
SongshuGansu11 km SE2°-7°4.0 mm
ZhongshanGansu11 km SW2°-7°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Longcheng 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 5° from November to about 2°, with nights near -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Longcheng by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-8°5.0 mm8 km/h10 h 3 min✦✦
February5°-5°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦
March10°-1°17 mm9 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April16°4°38 mm8 km/h13 h 2 min✦✦✦✦✦
May21°9°65 mm8 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
June24°13°65 mm7 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
July26°15°98 mm6 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
August24°14°106 mm7 km/h13 h 28 min✦✦✦
September19°10°103 mm6 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October13°4°54 mm6 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦
November8°-2°15 mm7 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦
December2°-7°4.0 mm7 km/h9 h 49 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Longcheng in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Longcheng in December?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 2°, with nights near -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Longcheng?

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

How long are the days in Longcheng in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 49 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 30 min.

Does it snow in Longcheng in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Longcheng in December?

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

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