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Xinqing Weather in December

Xinqing in December

The short of it: Xinqing in December averages a high of -14 °C (7 °F) and a low of -27 °C (-16 °F), with 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain and about 8 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -14° · low -27° · rain 9.0 mm · daylight 8 h 21 min

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

December in Xinqing brings afternoons near -14° and nights around -27°, with about 9.0 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from November to about -14°, with nights near -27°. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 21 min in mid-December, 47 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 September and May.

Against its neighbours, Xinqing runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Youhao, 70 km to the SW, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Xinqing, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
11° colder, 4.0 mm less rain
Versus January
1° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 21 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
YouhaoHeilongjiang70 km SW-13°-26°9.0 mm
YichunHeilongjiang79 km SW-13°-25°8.0 mm
HegangHeilongjiang119 km SSE-11°-21°8.0 mm
LuobeiHeilongjiang124 km SE-12°-22°8.0 mm
LianheHeilongjiang130 km S-12°-23°7.0 mm
ArkharaAmur Oblast133 km NNE-17°-29°8.0 mm
AmurzetJewish Autonomous Oblast134 km ESE-12°-23°9.0 mm
Obluch’yeJewish Autonomous Oblast139 km NE-16°-30°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Xinqing 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 11° from November to about -14°, with nights near -27°. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Xinqing by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-15°-30°6.0 mm8 km/h8 h 45 min✦✦
February-9°-26°6.0 mm10 km/h10 h 8 min✦✦
March0°-15°12 mm11 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
April11°-2°28 mm13 km/h13 h 36 min✦✦✦✦
May19°5°57 mm13 km/h15 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
June24°11°98 mm10 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦
July27°15°159 mm9 km/h15 h 42 min✦✦✦
August25°13°130 mm8 km/h14 h 19 min✦✦✦
September19°5°62 mm9 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
October10°-4°25 mm11 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦
November-4°-16°13 mm10 km/h9 h 8 min✦✦
December-14°-27°9.0 mm9 km/h8 h 21 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Xinqing in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Xinqing in December?

Days average -14 °C (7 °F) and nights -27 °C (-16 °F), with about 9.0 mm (0.35 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 11° from November to about -14°, with nights near -27°. Rain is scarce, about 9.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Xinqing?

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

How long are the days in Xinqing in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 21 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 4 min.

Does it snow in Xinqing in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Xinqing in December?

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

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