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Maima Weather in December

Maima in December

The short of it: Maima in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -16 °C (3 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 9 h 56 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 3° · low -16° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 9 h 56 min

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

December in Maima brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -16°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -16°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 9 h 56 min in mid-December, 26 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, Maima runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Qihama, 30 km to the SSW, sees much the same highs.

December in Maima, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus November
3° colder, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 56 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
QihamaGansu30 km SSW3°-16°4.0 mm
CairimaGansu31 km S3°-16°4.0 mm
AwancangGansu37 km WNW2°-18°3.0 mm
NimaGansu40 km N3°-16°2.0 mm
OulaGansu58 km NNW1°-17°2.0 mm
LangmusiGansu72 km NE3°-14°2.0 mm
GahaiGansu74 km NNE2°-16°2.0 mm
MuxiheGansu77 km W0°-20°3.0 mm

The Almanac · Maima 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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Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -16°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Maima by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January2°-18°5.0 mm8 km/h10 h 9 min✦✦
February4°-15°7.0 mm11 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
March7°-9°17 mm12 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April11°-4°44 mm10 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
May13°-1°92 mm10 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦
June15°4°126 mm9 km/h14 h 22 min✦✦
July18°5°134 mm8 km/h14 h 11 min✦✦✦
August17°5°122 mm8 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦
September14°3°124 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
October10°-3°60 mm7 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦
November6°-9°10 mm8 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦
December3°-16°3.0 mm7 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Maima in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Maima in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -16 °C (3 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -16°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Maima?

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

How long are the days in Maima in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 56 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 22 min.

Does it snow in Maima in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Maima in December?

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

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