December weather forecastShijiazhuang, China

Weather in December

In December, Shijiazhuang, China, fully immerses itself in winter's embrace. With cool daytime high temperatures averaging 5.4°C (41.7°F) and bitterly cold nights dipping down to -4.2°C (24.4°F), heavy winter wear becomes essential. December showers dwindle to minimal levels of 5mm (0.2"), highlighting the dominance of cold over precipitation. The city greets the shortest day of the year while battling the chilling cold with an average of 9.6 hours of daylight. With relatively dry conditions and moderate humidity, it's the perfect setting to celebrate a traditional white Christmas.

Temperature

The arrival of December in Shijiazhuang corresponds with a shift in temperature, down from a cool 11.9°C (53.4°F) in November to an icy 5.4°C (41.7°F). In the month of December, Shijiazhuang's average low-temperature falls to a freezing cold -4.2°C (24.4°F).

Humidity

In December, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In Shijiazhuang, during December, the rain falls for 2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 71.3 rainfall days, and 517mm (20.35") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Shijiazhuang, sunrise is at 07:19 and sunset at 17:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:37 and sunset at 17:12 CST.

Sunshine

With an average of 5.1h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Shijiazhuang.

UV index

January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Shijiazhuang. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 transforms into these recommendations:
Though the majority can handle prolonged sun exposure, it is crucial to always shield babies, children, and those with fair skin. Avoiding the Sun's peak radiation during midday hours is essential for health and safety. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation.