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Nima Weather in December

Nima in December

The short of it: Nima in December averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -16 °C (3 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 9 h 54 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 2.0 mm · daylight 9 h 54 min

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

Thirty years of records give Nima an average December high of 3°, a low of -16° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Much like November: highs about 3°, nights near -16°. Pack the buffalo coat. It is the driest month of the year, only 2.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

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 July.

Against its neighbours, Nima runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Oula, 33 km to the WNW, is 1° cooler by day.

December in Nima, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 54 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
OulaGansu33 km WNW1°-17°2.0 mm
GahaiGansu40 km NE2°-16°2.0 mm
MaimaGansu40 km S3°-16°3.0 mm
AwancangGansu43 km SW2°-18°3.0 mm
LangmusiGansu52 km E3°-14°2.0 mm
QihamaGansu69 km S3°-16°4.0 mm
CairimaGansu71 km S3°-16°4.0 mm
KocêGansu72 km N2°-16°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Nima 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 2.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Nima by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-18°4.0 mm9 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
February4°-15°7.0 mm11 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
March7°-9°16 mm13 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April11°-4°41 mm12 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May13°-1°90 mm10 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦
June15°3°127 mm9 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦
July17°5°136 mm8 km/h14 h 12 min✦✦✦
August17°4°124 mm8 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
September14°2°119 mm9 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
October10°-3°56 mm8 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦
November6°-10°10 mm8 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦
December3°-16°2.0 mm7 km/h9 h 54 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Nima in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Nima in December?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -16 °C (3 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 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 2.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Nima?

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

How long are the days in Nima 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 Nima in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Nima in December?

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

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