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Mapo Weather in December

Mapo in December

The short of it: Mapo in December averages a high of 7 °C (44 °F) and a low of -3 °C (27 °F), with 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain and about 9 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 7° · low -3° · rain 17 mm · daylight 9 h 51 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & April

Thirty years of records give Mapo an average December high of 7°, a low of -3° and some 17 mm of rain. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 7°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 10th wettest month.

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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and April.

Against its neighbours, Mapo runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Zhangzhuang, 6 km to the W, sees much the same highs.

December in Mapo, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
7° colder, 9.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
January
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 51 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ZhangzhuangJiangsu6 km W7°-3°17 mm
WeimiaoJiangsu7 km N7°-3°17 mm
Jing'anJiangsu13 km W7°-3°17 mm
ZhangzhaiJiangsu15 km NW7°-3°16 mm
LiuxinJiangsu17 km SSE7°-2°20 mm
LiujiJiangsu18 km S7°-2°18 mm
FanlouJiangsu20 km WSW7°-3°16 mm
MaocunJiangsu23 km SE7°-3°20 mm

The Almanac · Mapo 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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Highs fall 7° against November, to near 7°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Climate of Mapo by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January5°-4°12 mm8 km/h10 h 5 min✦✦✦
February9°-1°13 mm9 km/h10 h 54 min✦✦✦
March14°4°22 mm12 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
April21°10°27 mm11 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°15°42 mm10 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
June31°21°93 mm10 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦
July31°24°164 mm9 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦
August30°23°143 mm8 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦
September27°18°60 mm7 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
October22°11°21 mm7 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦✦✦
November14°4°26 mm8 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦✦
December7°-3°17 mm8 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mapo in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mapo in December?

Days average 7 °C (44 °F) and nights -3 °C (27 °F), with about 17 mm (0.67 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 7° against November, to near 7°; nights run about -3°. Rain is modest, about 17 mm, the 10th wettest month.

Is December a good time to visit Mapo?

The Almanac gives December 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and April.

How long are the days in Mapo 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 27 min.

Does it snow in Mapo in December?

Snow can fall, since nights average -3 °C (27 °F), but it seldom lies for long.

What should I pack for Mapo in December?

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

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