December weather forecastNanjing, China
December
Weather in December
Completing the annual weather cycle, December unveils the onset of winter in its full stride. Nanjing witnesses a significant decrease in temperatures, with averages falling to a chilly 10°C (50°F) high. Winter outfits become a necessity, and locals can be seen enjoying numerous winter activities around the city. Snow makes an appearance, adding white accents to the cityscape. Despite the chill, December's holiday spirit makes it a lively and festive month.Temperature
The shift from November to December in Nanjing involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a refreshing 16°C (60.8°F) to a cool 10°C (50°F). An average temperature of 0°C (32°F) marks the nights in December.Rainfall
The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 8 days and typically collects 27mm (1.06") of precipitation.Daylight
The month with the shortest days in Nanjing is December, with an average of 10h and 6min of daylight.On the first day of December in Nanjing, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 17:00. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:05 and sunset at 17:10 CST.
Sunshine
January through March, November and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.UV index
January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during December morphs into the following directions:
Take precautions - Protection against sun damage is advised. The solar radiation around mid-day is intense; avoid the Sun and stay safe. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in December
Nanjing, China
- Average high temperature in December: 10°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (32°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (7°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 0°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-2°C).
Average rainfall in December
Nanjing, China
- Average rainfall in December: 27mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (201mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (27mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Nanjing, China
- Average rainfall days in December: 8 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13 days).
The months with the least rainy days are January and December (8 days).
Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nanjing, China
- Average daylight in December: 10h and 6min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 6min).
- Average sunshine in December: 5h
The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, March, November and December (Average sunshine: 5h).
Average UV index in December
Nanjing, China
- Average UV index in December: 3
The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 11).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).
