December weather forecast
Chengdu, China

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The attractive buildings, along the Qintai Road District in Chengdu, China
The attractive buildings, along the Qintai Road District in Chengdu, China

Weather in December

December brings winter in full swing to Chengdu, with an average high temperature of 11.4°C (52.5°F) and a low of 5.2°C (41.4°F). This month has the least rainfall of the year at a mere 7mm (0.28"), with the rare possibility of snowfall. Residents of Chengdu bundle up to stay warm in this month, marking the end of the year with chilly days and colder nights.

Temperature

The advent of December brings a subtle shift in temperature, with the average high moving from an enjoyable 16.2°C (61.2°F) in November to a cool 11.4°C (52.5°F). Chengdu's temperature lowers to a mean of 5.2°C (41.4°F) during the nights in December.

Humidity

In Chengdu, the average relative humidity in December is 65%.

Rainfall

In Chengdu, in December, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 7mm (0.28") of accumulated precipitation. In Chengdu, during the entire year, the rain falls for 156.8 days and collects up to 622mm (24.49") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January, February, November and December are months with snowfall. In Chengdu, during December, snow falls for 0.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 3mm (0.12") of snow. In Chengdu, during the entire year, snow falls for 3.3 days and aggregates up to 14mm (0.55") of snow.

Daylight

With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 18:12 CST.

Sunshine

In Chengdu, the average sunshine in December is 7.6h.

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 radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In December, the UV index of 3 transforms into the following advice:
Undertake protective steps - Preventing sun damage is advised. Considering the harmful UV rays from the Sun during midday, it's essential to reduce exposure. Wearing a wide-brim hat can block approximately 50% of UV radiation, protecting the eyes. Foresee this! The reflection from snow can nearly double the intensity of UV radiation from the Sun.

Frequently asked questions

What is the temperature in December in Chengdu?

In Chengdu, in December, the average high-temperature is 11.4°C (52.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 5.2°C (41.4°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'apparent temperature'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in August is evaluated at 39°C (102.2°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Chengdu?

The average relative humidity in December in Chengdu, China, is 65%.

How much does it rain in Chengdu in December?

In Chengdu, China, during December, the rain falls for 7.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 7mm (0.28") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in December in Chengdu?

In Chengdu, China, in December, snow falls for 0.4 days, with typically accumulated 3mm (0.12") of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days in Chengdu?

The month with the shortest days in Chengdu is December, with an average of 10h and 12min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Chengdu have in December?

In December, the average day length in Chengdu, China, is 10h and 13min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Chengdu?

On the first day of December in Chengdu, sunrise is at 07:43 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:00 and sunset at 18:12 CST.

How many hours of sunshine does Chengdu have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Chengdu, China, is 7.6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Chengdu?

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Chengdu, China.

How high is the UV index in December in Chengdu?

In Chengdu, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium hazard to health from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Chengdu, China

Average temperature in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average high temperature in December: 11.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (31°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (10.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 5.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (2.8°C).

Average pressure in December
Chengdu, China

Average pressure in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average pressure in December: 1023.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1023.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1004mbar).

Average wind speed in December
Chengdu, China

Average wind speed in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average wind speed in December: 6.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is May (7.3km/h).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are August and September (5.8km/h).

Average humidity in December
Chengdu, China

Average humidity in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average humidity in December: 65%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (76%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (56%).

Average rainfall in December
Chengdu, China

Average rainfall in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average rainfall in December: 7mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (218mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January and February (5mm).

Average rainfall days in December
Chengdu, China

Average rainfall days in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average rainfall days in December: 7.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (22.5 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
Chengdu, China

Average snowfall in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average snowfall in December: 3mm

The month with the highest snowfall is January (8mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0mm).

Average snowfall days in December
Chengdu, China

Average snowfall days in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.4 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Chengdu, China

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 7h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 8h and 24min).
The month with the least sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 6h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
Chengdu, China

Average sunshine days in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average sunshine days in December: 19.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (20.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (6.9 days).

Average UV index in December
Chengdu, China

Average UV index in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average UV index in December: 3

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in December
Chengdu, China

Average cloud cover in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average cloud cover in December: 40

The months with the most cloud cover are September and October (Cloud cover 52).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 37).

Average visibility in December
Chengdu, China

Average visibility in December - Chengdu, China
  • Average visibility in December: 9km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May and June (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, July, August, September, October, November and December (9km).

Chengdu, China

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