Weather in December
December embodies the onset of harsh winter in Zhangjiakou, where maximum temperatures drop to a freezing -0.4°C (31.3°F). As precipitation measures at a mere 2mm (0.08"), snow storms may occasionally linger. The decline in temperature and daylight hours is stark in contrast to the conditions in November. The frozen landscape, heavy with frost and snow, gives the city a serene, white cover. Preparations for winter festivities and indoor socializing become the norm during this cold month.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:02 CST.
Temperature
The start of December in Zhangjiakou signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a frosty 6.6°C (43.9°F) in November to a subzero cold -0.4°C (31.3°F). Zhangjiakou records an average nighttime low-temperature of -10.5°C (13.1°F) throughout December.Rainfall
In December, the rain falls for 1.7 days. Throughout December, 2mm (0.08") of precipitation is accumulated. In Zhangjiakou, during the entire year, the rain falls for 75.3 days and collects up to 404mm (15.91") of precipitation.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:02 CST.
Updated: Jan 24, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
How cold is December in Zhangjiakou?
The high-temperature, in December, in Zhangjiakou, is -0.4°C (31.3°F), while the low-temperature averages to -10.5°C (13.1°F).
How many days does it rain in December in Zhangjiakou?
In Zhangjiakou, China, during December, the rain falls for 1.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 2mm (0.08") of precipitation.
What is the month with the shortest days in Zhangjiakou?
With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zhangjiakou, China.
How many hours of daylight does Zhangjiakou have in December?
In December, the average day length in Zhangjiakou is 9h and 19min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Zhangjiakou?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:25 and sunset at 16:53. On the last day of the month, in Zhangjiakou, China, sunrise is at 07:44 and sunset at 17:02 CST.
Average temperature in December
Zhangjiakou, China
- Average high temperature in December: -0.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-2.2°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -10.5°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (18.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-12.9°C).
Average rainfall in December
Zhangjiakou, China
- Average rainfall in December: 2.1mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (109.9mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Zhangjiakou, China
- Average rainfall days in December: 1.7 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (1.7 days).
Average daylight in December
Zhangjiakou, China
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).
Zhangjiakou, China
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