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Wusu Weather in December

Wusu in December

The short of it: Wusu in December averages a high of -7 °C (20 °F) and a low of -14 °C (7 °F), with 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain and about 8 h 51 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -7° · low -14° · rain 7.0 mm · daylight 8 h 51 min

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

Thirty years of records give Wusu an average December high of -7°, a low of -14° and some 7.0 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from November to about -7°, with nights near -14°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 51 min in mid-December, 40 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 April and September.

Against its neighbours, Wusu runs about middling and wetter than most in December. Xininglu, 21 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

December in Wusu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
11° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
7°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 51 min
Average wind
5 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
XiningluXinjiang21 km ESE-7°-15°6.0 mm
HuyangheXinjiang32 km NNE-7°-14°5.0 mm
SandaoheziXinjiang76 km E-7°-14°5.0 mm
ShiheziXinjiang109 km E-6°-13°6.0 mm
KaramayXinjiang129 km N-8°-14°4.0 mm
BaijiantanXinjiang145 km NNE-8°-15°5.0 mm
XinyuanXinjiang160 km SW-5°-13°5.0 mm
AlashankouXinjiang185 km WNW-4°-12°7.0 mm
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The Almanac · Wusu 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 11° from November to about -7°, with nights near -14°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Wusu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-19°5.0 mm5 km/h9 h 11 min✦✦
February-4°-13°6.0 mm6 km/h10 h 23 min✦✦
March9°-1°12 mm9 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦✦
April21°9°19 mm12 km/h13 h 24 min✦✦✦✦✦
May28°15°22 mm13 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦
June32°20°18 mm12 km/h15 h 31 min✦✦✦✦
July34°21°20 mm10 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦
August32°19°15 mm10 km/h14 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
September26°14°11 mm10 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
October17°6°12 mm9 km/h10 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
November5°-4°12 mm6 km/h9 h 31 min✦✦✦
December-7°-14°7.0 mm5 km/h8 h 51 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Wusu in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Wusu in December?

Days average -7 °C (20 °F) and nights -14 °C (7 °F), with about 7.0 mm (0.28 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from November to about -7°, with nights near -14°. Rain is scarce, about 7.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Wusu?

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

How long are the days in Wusu in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 51 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 31 min.

Does it snow in Wusu in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Wusu in December?

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

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