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 denotes a barely perceptible change in the average high-temperatures to a frosty 8.2°C (46.8°F) from November's 11°C (51.8°F). A dramatic downturn marks the December nights, with lows averaging at a frigid cold -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

With an average of 10h and 24min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
On the first day of December in Shangri-La, 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 value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Preventative actions are necessary - Suggestions to safeguard against sun damage are in order. The most potent solar radiation is around mid-day, so one should minimize exposure to direct sunlight during this period. Equip yourself with UVA and UVB-filtering sunglasses on clear, sunny days.