December weather forecast
Xingyi, China

December in Xingyi marks the onset of winter, with temperatures dropping further as compared to November. It is among the coldest months of the year as the average low temperature can fall to a chilly 5°C (41°F). However, despite the cold weather, the city experiences a significant reduction in rainfall, making the winter dry. As the month progresses, the city gears up to welcome the New Year, bidding farewell to the winter chill.

Temperature

Transitioning from November to December involves a subtle drop in average high-temperatures, descending from a comfortable 17°C (62.6°F) to a mild 14°C (57.2°F). An average low-temperature of 5°C (41°F) is common during the nights of December.

Rainfall

The months with the least rainfall are January and December Rain falls for 12 days and accumulates 18mm (0.71") of rain.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 36min of daylight.
On the first day of December, sunrise is at 07:28 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:45 and sunset at 18:21 CST.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January, February, October through December, with an average of 4h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Xingyi are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in December leads to these guidelines:
Eschew overexposure. Those with light skin may suffer burns in fewer than 20 minutes. UV radiation from the Sun is most intense between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sunlight during this period. Shield yourself from the harmful effects of UV radiation with sun-protective attire, a hat, and quality sunglasses.