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Sharïngol Weather in December

Sharïngol in December

The short of it: Sharïngol in December averages a high of -16 °C (4 °F) and a low of -27 °C (-17 °F), with 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain and about 8 h 13 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 -16° · low -27° · rain 3.0 mm · daylight 8 h 13 min

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

December in Sharïngol brings afternoons near -16° and nights around -27°, with about 3.0 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 10° from November to about -16°, with nights near -27°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 13 min in mid-December, 49 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, Sharïngol runs cooler than most and about as wet in December. Hongor, 39 km to the W, is 1° warmer by day.

December in Sharïngol, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus November
10° colder, 1.0 mm less rain
Versus January
3° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 13 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HongorDarhan Uul39 km W-15°-27°3.0 mm
DzüünharaaSelenge Province43 km S-14°-26°3.0 mm
DarhanDarhan Uul46 km NW-15°-27°4.0 mm
OrhonDarhan Uul69 km NNW-16°-27°3.0 mm
SühbaatarSelenge Province112 km N-14°-24°4.0 mm
ChikoyBuryatiya Republic120 km NNE-17°-28°5.0 mm
AltanbulagSelenge Province120 km N-14°-24°4.0 mm
KyakhtaBuryatiya Republic124 km N-13°-23°4.0 mm

The Almanac · Sharïngol 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 10° from November to about -16°, with nights near -27°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Sharïngol by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-19°-31°2.0 mm4 km/h8 h 38 min✦✦
February-12°-27°2.0 mm6 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦
March1°-14°3.0 mm8 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April12°-4°6.0 mm11 km/h13 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
May20°3°18 mm11 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°10°47 mm9 km/h16 h 13 min✦✦✦✦
July27°13°64 mm7 km/h15 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
August25°10°71 mm7 km/h14 h 23 min✦✦✦
September18°2°29 mm8 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
October8°-7°11 mm7 km/h10 h 40 min✦✦
November-5°-19°4.0 mm5 km/h9 h 2 min✦✦
December-16°-27°3.0 mm4 km/h8 h 13 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sharïngol in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sharïngol in December?

Days average -16 °C (4 °F) and nights -27 °C (-17 °F), with about 3.0 mm (0.12 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 10° from November to about -16°, with nights near -27°. Rain is scarce, about 3.0 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Sharïngol?

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

How long are the days in Sharïngol in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 13 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 13 min.

Does it snow in Sharïngol in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Sharïngol in December?

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

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