Weather in December
December in Zhangye is indeed the heart of winter. The city experiences extreme cold with temperatures dropping as low as -13.7°C (7.3°F). Daylight hours are the shortest during this month, adding to a typical winter feel. Despite receiving a low rainfall of 1mm (0.04"), the city witnesses regular frost due to the low temperatures. The year ends in the midst of true winter weather conditions, making the city a winter wonderland.
On the first day of December in Zhangye, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 18:05 CST.
[Resources]Temperature
The shift from November to December involves a decrease in the average high-temperature, from a chilly 8°C (46.4°F) to a wintry 1.7°C (35.1°F). The nighttime average for Zhangye in December plummets considerably from its daytime counterpart, resting at a frigid cold -13.7°C (7.3°F).Rainfall
In Zhangye, China, in December, it is raining for 2.4 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Zhangye, China, there are 51.6 rainfall days, and 130mm (5.12") of precipitation is accumulated.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 9h and 30min of daylight.On the first day of December in Zhangye, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 18:05 CST.
Frequently asked questions
How cold is it in Zhangye in December?
December temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 1.7°C (35.1°F) and a low-temperature of -13.7°C (7.3°F).
How many days does it rain in December in Zhangye?
In December, in Zhangye, the rain falls for 2.4 days. Throughout December, 1mm (0.04") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Zhangye?
With an average of 9h and 30min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Zhangye.
How many hours of daylight does Zhangye have in December?
In December, the average day length in Zhangye, China, is 9h and 30min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Zhangye?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:17 and sunset at 17:56. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:36 and sunset at 18:05 CST.
Average temperature in December
Zhangye, China
- Average high temperature in December: 1.7°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (29.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (0.1°C).
- Average low temperature in December: -13.7°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is July (14.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-16.2°C).
Average rainfall in December
Zhangye, China
- Average rainfall in December: 1.4mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (29.6mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (1.2mm).
Average rainfall days in December
Zhangye, China
- Average rainfall days in December: 2.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (9.4 days).
The months with the least rainy days are February and November (1.8 days).
Average daylight in December
Zhangye, China
- Average daylight in December: 9h and 3min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 54min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 30min).
Zhangye, China
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