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Longdong Weather in December

Longdong in December

The short of it: Longdong in December averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 9 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -7° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 9 h 51 min

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

Thirty years of records give Longdong an average December high of 2°, a low of -7° and some 5.0 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

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 August.

Against its neighbours, Longdong runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Baisha, 11 km to the NE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Longdong, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 11 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 51 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
BaishaGansu11 km NE3°-7°4.0 mm
CaochuanpuGansu12 km WNW2°-7°5.0 mm
YongqingGansu15 km NNW3°-6°4.0 mm
ShanmenGansu17 km ENE2°-7°4.0 mm
HongbaoGansu18 km NW3°-6°4.0 mm
QintingGansu19 km NE2°-7°4.0 mm
HuangmenGansu24 km N3°-7°4.0 mm
JiachuanGansu25 km WNW4°-6°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Longdong Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Longdong by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-8°5.0 mm8 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
February4°-5°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦
March9°-1°19 mm9 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
April16°4°43 mm9 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°71 mm8 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
June22°12°72 mm8 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
July24°15°97 mm7 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August23°14°106 mm7 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
September18°10°110 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October12°4°55 mm6 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦
November7°-2°16 mm7 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
December2°-7°5.0 mm8 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Longdong in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Longdong in December?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 11th wettest month. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Longdong?

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

How long are the days in Longdong 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 Longdong in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Longdong in December?

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

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