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Qinting Weather in December

Qinting in December

The short of it: Qinting in December averages a high of 2 °C (36 °F) and a low of -7 °C (19 °F), with 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain and about 9 h 50 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 2° · low -7° · rain 4.0 mm · daylight 9 h 50 min

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

Thirty years of records give Qinting an average December high of 2°, a low of -7° and some 4.0 mm of rain. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

The sun is up for about 9 h 50 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 June.

Against its neighbours, Qinting runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Shanmen, 5 km to the S, sees much the same highs.

December in Qinting, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 50 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ShanmenGansu5 km S2°-7°4.0 mm
BaishaGansu9 km WSW3°-7°4.0 mm
XinchengGansu18 km NW2°-7°4.0 mm
LongdongGansu19 km SW2°-7°5.0 mm
HuangmenGansu20 km NW3°-7°4.0 mm
YongqingGansu21 km W3°-6°4.0 mm
YanjiaGansu21 km N1°-9°5.0 mm
MaluGansu22 km NNE1°-9°5.0 mm

The Almanac · Qinting Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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Highs fall 5° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Qinting by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-8°5.0 mm7 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
February4°-5°8.0 mm9 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦
March10°-1°19 mm9 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦
April16°4°42 mm9 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
May20°8°69 mm8 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June23°12°68 mm7 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
July25°15°98 mm6 km/h14 h 16 min✦✦✦
August24°14°105 mm7 km/h13 h 27 min✦✦✦
September18°10°111 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October13°4°53 mm6 km/h11 h 14 min✦✦✦
November7°-2°17 mm8 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦
December2°-7°4.0 mm7 km/h9 h 50 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Qinting in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Qinting in December?

Days average 2 °C (36 °F) and nights -7 °C (19 °F), with about 4.0 mm (0.16 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 2°; nights run about -7°. It is the driest month of the year, only 4.0 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Qinting?

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

How long are the days in Qinting in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 9 h 50 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 14 h 28 min.

Does it snow in Qinting in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Qinting in December?

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

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