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Yilan Weather in December

Yilan in December

The short of it: Yilan in December averages a high of -11 °C (13 °F) and a low of -19 °C (-3 °F), with 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain and about 8 h 37 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are May and September. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -11° · low -19° · rain 8.0 mm · daylight 8 h 37 min

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

Thirty years of records give Yilan an average December high of -11°, a low of -19° and some 8.0 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -11°, with nights near -19°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 37 min in mid-December, 43 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 May and September.

Against its neighbours, Yilan runs cooler than most and wetter than most in December. Huanan, 76 km to the E, sees much the same highs.

December in Yilan, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus November
9° colder, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 37 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HuananHeilongjiang76 km E-10°-20°8.0 mm
JiamusiHeilongjiang78 km NE-10°-20°8.0 mm
LangxiangHeilongjiang88 km NW-12°-23°7.0 mm
LianheHeilongjiang93 km NNW-12°-23°7.0 mm
BoliHeilongjiang101 km SE-10°-19°6.0 mm
ShanhecunHeilongjiang102 km SW-11°-22°6.0 mm
LingdongHeilongjiang124 km ENE-11°-20°7.0 mm
ShuangyashanHeilongjiang127 km ENE-10°-20°8.0 mm

The Almanac · Yilan 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 9° from November to about -11°, with nights near -19°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Yilan by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-13°-23°5.0 mm14 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦
February-7°-20°5.0 mm14 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦
March2°-11°12 mm14 km/h11 h 46 min✦✦
April13°0°27 mm16 km/h13 h 30 min✦✦✦✦
May20°7°55 mm15 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦✦
June25°14°86 mm12 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦
July27°17°134 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
August26°17°132 mm10 km/h14 h 9 min✦✦✦
September20°8°60 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦✦
October12°-1°28 mm13 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦✦✦
November-1°-11°13 mm14 km/h9 h 20 min✦✦
December-11°-19°8.0 mm14 km/h8 h 37 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Yilan in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Yilan in December?

Days average -11 °C (13 °F) and nights -19 °C (-3 °F), with about 8.0 mm (0.31 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 9° from November to about -11°, with nights near -19°. Rain is scarce, about 8.0 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Yilan?

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

How long are the days in Yilan in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 37 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 15 h 46 min.

Does it snow in Yilan in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Yilan in December?

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

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