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Simen Weather in December

Simen in December

The short of it: Simen in December averages a high of 1 °C (33 °F) and a low of -9 °C (15 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 9 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 1° · low -9° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 9 h 51 min

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

December in Simen brings afternoons near 1° and nights around -9°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -9°. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 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 August.

Against its neighbours, Simen runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Wenquan, 5 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

December in Simen, 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
10°
Snow season
Dec–Feb
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 51 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
WenquanGansu5 km NE1°-9°4.0 mm
LuomenGansu15 km N2°-9°4.0 mm
TangeGansu16 km W1°-10°3.0 mm
WushanGansu16 km NW1°-9°2.0 mm
Pan’anGansu17 km NNE2°-8°4.0 mm
ShandanGansu22 km NW1°-10°2.0 mm
JutouGansu22 km N1°-9°3.0 mm
XiejiawanGansu26 km NE2°-8°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Simen 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 5° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -9°. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Climate of Simen by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-10°4.0 mm6 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
February3°-7°6.0 mm8 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦
March9°-2°17 mm8 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦
April14°3°41 mm9 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
May18°7°83 mm8 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
June22°12°75 mm6 km/h14 h 28 min✦✦✦
July24°14°93 mm6 km/h14 h 15 min✦✦✦
August23°13°107 mm6 km/h13 h 26 min✦✦✦
September17°9°95 mm6 km/h12 h 20 min✦✦✦
October12°4°51 mm6 km/h11 h 15 min✦✦✦
November6°-3°11 mm7 km/h10 h 18 min✦✦✦
December1°-9°3.0 mm6 km/h9 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Simen in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Simen in December?

Days average 1 °C (33 °F) and nights -9 °C (15 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. Highs fall 5° against November, to near 1°; nights run about -9°. It is the driest month of the year, only 3.0 mm of rain. The first lasting snow usually comes now.

Is December a good time to visit Simen?

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

How long are the days in Simen 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 28 min.

Does it snow in Simen in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Simen in December?

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

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