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Onyar Weather in December

Onyar in December

The short of it: Onyar in December averages a high of -2 °C (28 °F) and a low of -13 °C (10 °F), with 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain and about 8 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -2° · low -13° · rain 15 mm · daylight 8 h 55 min

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

Thirty years of records give Onyar an average December high of -2°, a low of -13° and some 15 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -2°, with nights near -13°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 55 min in mid-December, 39 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack the buffalo coat, mittens and fur-lined boots. The Almanac rates December 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and April.

Against its neighbours, Onyar runs warmer than most and about as wet in December. Dongmazar, 6 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Onyar, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
9° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 55 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DongmazarXinjiang6 km ESE-2°-13°13 mm
AwuliyaXinjiang11 km NW-2°-13°16 mm
Weiwu'eryuqiwenXinjiang12 km SSE-2°-13°13 mm
MazhaXinjiang12 km E-3°-12°13 mm
YuqunwengXinjiang13 km WNW-2°-13°16 mm
QulukayXinjiang15 km NW-2°-13°16 mm
YengitamXinjiang15 km SW-2°-12°15 mm
SamuyuziXinjiang16 km SSE-2°-12°13 mm

The Almanac · Onyar 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 9° from November to about -2°, with nights near -13°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Onyar by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-5°-18°11 mm4 km/h9 h 15 min✦✦
February-1°-13°11 mm5 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
March10°-2°13 mm8 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
April20°6°25 mm10 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
May26°11°25 mm10 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
June29°15°29 mm9 km/h15 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
July30°16°30 mm9 km/h15 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
August29°14°20 mm8 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦✦
September25°9°18 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°2°19 mm7 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦✦✦✦
November7°-4°20 mm6 km/h9 h 35 min✦✦✦
December-2°-13°15 mm5 km/h8 h 55 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Onyar in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Onyar in December?

Days average -2 °C (28 °F) and nights -13 °C (10 °F), with about 15 mm (0.59 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -2°, with nights near -13°. Rain is scarce, about 15 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Onyar?

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

How long are the days in Onyar in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 55 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 27 min.

Does it snow in Onyar in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Onyar in December?

Thermal layers, a down coat, mittens and insulated boots.

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