December weather forecast
Dingxi, China

December

Weather in December

Dingxi in December is a world of freezing temperatures, persistent snowmen, and well-insulated residents. The city feels consistently colder than in November, marking the full arrival of winter. Abundant snowfall coupled with fewer hours of daylight suggests a quieter time in the city with limited outdoor activity. The windy conditions, although tempered from November, add a persistent chill to the season. As the year draws to a close, the cold of December lays the icy groundwork for the start of a new year.

Temperature

Dingxi's weather in December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, moving down from November's wintry 5.8°C (42.4°F) to a freezing cold -0.2°C (31.6°F). Nighttime temperatures in December average to -8.3°C (17.1°F).

Humidity

In Dingxi, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

Rainfall

December is the month with the least rainfall. Rain falls for 3.2 days and accumulates 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through April, September through December are months with snowfall. In December, it is snowing for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 23mm (0.91") of snow is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Dingxi, there are 36.6 snowfall days, and 317mm (12.48") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 48min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 17:58 CST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.

UV index

January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 2 in December converts into the following recommendations:
While sun exposure does not greatly affect most, individuals with fair skin, babies, and children always need vigilant safeguarding. To guard against the harmful effects of the Sun, minimize exposure during midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

How cold is it in December?
The high-temperature, in December, in Dingxi, is -0.2°C (31.6°F), while the low-temperature averages to -8.3°C (17.1°F).
What is the average humidity in December?
In December, the average relative humidity is 57%.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 3.2 days and typically collects 3mm (0.12") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in December?
In December, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout December, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is accumulated.
How much does it snow in December?
In Dingxi, in December, during 4.1 snowfall days, 23mm (0.91") of snow is typically accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days?
The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 48min of daylight.
What is the average length of the day in December?
In Dingxi, China, the average day length in December is 9h and 48min.
When are sunrise and sunset in December?
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:52 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 17:58 CST.
What is the month with the least sunshine?
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 7.1h of sunshine.
How long on average sun shines in December?
The average sunshine duration in December is 7.1h.
When is the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.
What is the UV index reading in December?
The average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average wind speed
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Average rainfall
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Average snowfall
Average snowfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in December - Dingxi, China
Average temperature in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average high temperature in December: -0.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (24.7°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-1.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: -8.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-9.7°C).

Average pressure in December - Dingxi, China
Average pressure in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average pressure in December: 1027mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1027mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1006.2mbar).

Average wind speed in December - Dingxi, China
Average wind speed in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average wind speed in December: 8.5km/h

The windiest months (with the highest average wind speed) are April and May (13km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is January (8.4km/h).

Average humidity in December - Dingxi, China
Average humidity in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The month with the highest relative humidity is September (68%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (47%).

Average rainfall in December - Dingxi, China
Average rainfall in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average rainfall in December: 3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (54mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (3mm).

Average rainfall days in December - Dingxi, China
Average rainfall days in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (3.2 days).

Average snowfall in December - Dingxi, China
Average snowfall in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average snowfall in December: 23mm

The month with the highest snowfall is March (68mm).
The months with the least snowfall are May, June, July and August (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December - Dingxi, China
Average snowfall days in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.1 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (8.4 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Dingxi, China
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 7h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in December - Dingxi, China
Average sunshine days in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average sunshine days in December: 27 days

The month with the most sunshine days is December (27 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (16.4 days).

Average UV index in December - Dingxi, China
Average UV index in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December - Dingxi, China
Average cloud cover in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average cloud cover in December: 19

The month with the most cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 37).
The month with the least cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in December - Dingxi, China
Average visibility in December
Dingxi, China
  • Average visibility in December: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are March, April, May, June, September, October and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, July, August and November (9km).

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