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Ulaangom Weather in December

Ulaangom in December

The short of it: Ulaangom in December averages a high of -21 °C (-5 °F) and a low of -30 °C (-22 °F), with 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain and about 8 h 6 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and June. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high -21° · low -30° · rain 5.0 mm · daylight 8 h 6 min

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

December in Ulaangom brings afternoons near -21° and nights around -30°, with about 5.0 mm of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 16° from November to about -21°, with nights near -30°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 8 h 6 min in mid-December, 51 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 August and June.

Against its neighbours, Ulaangom runs cooler than most and drier than most in December. Khandagayty, 84 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

December in Ulaangom, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus November
16° colder, 3.0 mm less rain
Versus January
6° warmer
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 6 min
Average wind
4 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

December averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KhandagaytyRepublic of Tyva84 km N-21°-30°11 mm
Mugur-AksyRepublic of Tyva124 km WNW-13°-22°6.0 mm
ChadanRepublic of Tyva150 km NNW-19°-27°12 mm
Kyzyl-KhayaRepublic of Tyva157 km W-13°-24°5.0 mm
Kyzyl-MazhalykRepublic of Tyva167 km NW-17°-27°12 mm
Sug-AksyRepublic of Tyva168 km NNW-18°-27°12 mm
Ak-DovurakRepublic of Tyva168 km NW-17°-27°12 mm
Khovu-AksyRepublic of Tyva173 km NE-18°-29°17 mm

The Almanac · Ulaangom 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 16° from November to about -21°, with nights near -30°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Ulaangom by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-27°-37°2.0 mm3 km/h8 h 32 min✦✦
February-22°-34°4.0 mm4 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦
March-10°-24°3.0 mm6 km/h11 h 44 min✦✦
April9°-4°5.0 mm9 km/h13 h 42 min✦✦✦
May19°4°8.0 mm9 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦✦✦
June26°11°24 mm7 km/h16 h 20 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°14°38 mm6 km/h15 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
August25°11°24 mm6 km/h14 h 27 min✦✦✦✦✦
September18°4°11 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦✦✦✦
October9°-4°6.0 mm6 km/h10 h 38 min✦✦✦
November-5°-14°8.0 mm5 km/h8 h 57 min✦✦
December-21°-30°5.0 mm4 km/h8 h 6 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ulaangom in December

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ulaangom in December?

Days average -21 °C (-5 °F) and nights -30 °C (-22 °F), with about 5.0 mm (0.20 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 16° from November to about -21°, with nights near -30°. Rain is scarce, about 5.0 mm, the 8th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is December a good time to visit Ulaangom?

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

How long are the days in Ulaangom in December?

In mid-December the sun is up for about 8 h 6 min. These are the shortest days of the year; the longest, in June, last 16 h 20 min.

Does it snow in Ulaangom in December?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in December.

What should I pack for Ulaangom in December?

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

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