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Luhe Weather in December

Luhe in December

The short of it: Luhe in December averages a high of 4 °C (38 °F) and a low of -7 °C (20 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 9 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 4° · low -7° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 9 h 54 min

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

Thirty years of records give Luhe an average December high of 4°, a low of -7° and some 4.0 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 4°, with nights near -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 9 h 54 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 March.

Against its neighbours, Luhe runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Xinglong, 3 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Luhe, 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
Jan–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 54 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
XinglongGansu3 km N4°-7°4.0 mm
HanyuanGansu4 km W4°-6°3.0 mm
XiyuGansu6 km NW4°-7°3.0 mm
ShaoyuGansu7 km NNE4°-7°4.0 mm
ShiliGansu8 km SW4°-7°4.0 mm
ShibaoGansu11 km NNW4°-7°3.0 mm
SuheGansu12 km WNW3°-7°4.0 mm
JiangxiGansu13 km W3°-7°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Luhe 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 4°, with nights near -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

Climate of Luhe by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-7°5.0 mm7 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
February5°-4°7.0 mm7 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦
March11°0°19 mm8 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
April16°5°46 mm8 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May20°9°84 mm7 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦✦
June23°13°83 mm6 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
July25°15°106 mm6 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
August24°14°105 mm7 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
September19°11°108 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October14°5°58 mm6 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦
November8°-1°15 mm6 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦✦
December4°-7°4.0 mm7 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Luhe in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Luhe in December?

Days average 4 °C (38 °F) and nights -7 °C (20 °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 4°, with nights near -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain.

Is December a good time to visit Luhe?

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

How long are the days in Luhe in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 54 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 24 min.

Does it snow in Luhe in December?

Snow can fall, since nights average -7 °C (20 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Luhe in December?

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

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