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Oula Weather in December

Oula in December

The short of it: Oula in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -17 °C (1 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 9 h 53 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 1° · low -17° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 9 h 53 min

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

Thirty years of records give Oula an average December high of 1°, a low of -17° and some 2.0 mm of rain. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -17°. 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 53 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, Oula runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Nima, 33 km to the ESE, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Oula, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus November
4° colder, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
19°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 53 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NimaGansu33 km ESE3°-16°2.0 mm
AwancangGansu34 km S2°-18°3.0 mm
MuxiheGansu57 km SW0°-20°3.0 mm
MaimaGansu58 km SSE3°-16°3.0 mm
Oula XiumaGansu58 km WNW-1°-19°2.0 mm
GahaiGansu63 km ENE2°-16°2.0 mm
KocêGansu77 km NE2°-16°1.0 mm
QihamaGansu81 km SSE3°-16°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Oula 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 4° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -17°. It is the driest month of the year, only 2.0 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Oula by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January0°-19°5.0 mm8 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
February3°-15°6.0 mm10 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
March6°-10°15 mm13 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April11°-3°40 mm12 km/h13 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May13°0°86 mm11 km/h13 h 55 min✦✦
June15°3°121 mm9 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦
July17°5°132 mm8 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦✦
August17°5°119 mm8 km/h13 h 25 min✦✦✦
September14°2°112 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
October10°-3°53 mm7 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦
November5°-10°8.0 mm8 km/h10 h 20 min✦✦
December1°-17°2.0 mm7 km/h9 h 53 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Oula in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Oula in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -17 °C (1 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 4° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -17°. 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 Oula?

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

How long are the days in Oula in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 53 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 25 min.

Does it snow in Oula in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Oula in December?

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

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