December weather forecast
Shangri-La, China

December in Shangri-La heralds the onset of deep winter, with plummeting temperatures reaching lows of -10.6°C (12.9°F). The chill is accompanied by a sharp curtailment in rainfall, reducing to a mere 5mm (0.2"). Nevertheless, despite the winter gusts and minimal rains, daylight continues to be accessible for approximately 10.4 hours. As we approach the year-end, with a UV index drop to 5, the city prepares to welcome January and a fresh new year.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Shangri-La brings an average high-temperature of a chilly 8.2°C (46.8°F), subtly diverging from November's 11°C (51.8°F). During December, Shangri-La reports a marked contrast from daily peak temperatures, with an average nighttime reading of -10.6°C (12.9°F).

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall is December, when the rain falls for 2.1 days and typically collects 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in Shangri-La, with an average of 10h and 24min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Shangri-La, China, sunrise is at 07:54 and sunset at 18:25. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 18:36 CST.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are January through April, November and December, with an average of 7h of sunshine.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index, 5 during December, leads to the following recommendations:
Make use of precautions - Suggestions to resist sunburn are communicated. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Sunglasses that ward off UVA and UVB rays play a pivotal role in reducing solar eye damage.