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Sancha Weather in December

Sancha in December

The short of it: Sancha in December averages a high of 1 °C (34 °F) and a low of -13 °C (8 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 9 h 51 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 -13° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 9 h 51 min

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

December in Sancha brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -13°, with about 2.0 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 1°, with nights near -13°. It is the driest month of the year, only 2.0 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and July.

Against its neighbours, Sancha runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Taobin, 8 km to the WSW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Sancha, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus November
5° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus January
2° warmer
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 51 min
Average wind
7 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TaobinGansu8 km WSW2°-13°1.0 mm
NalangGansu10 km SW2°-12°1.0 mm
DianziGansu10 km WNW2°-13°1.0 mm
WangqiGansu13 km NE2°-12°1.0 mm
Mu’erGansu16 km W2°-12°1.0 mm
ShimenGansu17 km NNW2°-13°1.0 mm
XinchengGansu19 km WNW3°-13°1.0 mm
TaoyanGansu21 km N2°-12°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Sancha Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
December
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 1°, with nights near -13°. It is the driest month of the year, only 2.0 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Sancha by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-16°3.0 mm9 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
February3°-12°6.0 mm10 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
March7°-6°16 mm10 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
April12°-1°43 mm10 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May15°3°82 mm9 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦
June17°7°80 mm8 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦
July19°9°104 mm8 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August19°8°107 mm8 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
September14°5°103 mm8 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦
October10°0°51 mm7 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦
November6°-6°10 mm8 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦
December1°-13°2.0 mm7 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sancha in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sancha in December?

Days average 1 °C (34 °F) and nights -13 °C (8 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 5° from November to about 1°, with nights near -13°. It is the driest month of the year, only 2.0 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Sancha?

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

How long are the days in Sancha 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 Sancha in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sancha in December?

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

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