ChinaThe weather in December in Altay
It's cold in December in Altay with an average temperature of -6°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -10°C to a high of -3°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -20°C and -13°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Altay. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Altay, China. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 5°C in 2015, Altay reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -24°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -33°C to a highest value of -2°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 235 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. Of the total precipitation, about 7,4 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 2 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in December for Altay
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Altay. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Altay | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | -6°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | -3°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | -20°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 235 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 20 days | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 7,4 cm | 9,7 cm |
| Snowy days | 3 days | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Altay with really cold temps, averaging around -4°C during the day and nights dipping to about -14°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around -7°C, with nights around -18°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Altay is around -6°C, while nighttime temps are about -16°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Altay, China. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Altay
Temperature in December in Altay over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Altay, China. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Altay
Total precipitation in December in Altay over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in Altay
Snowfall in December in Altay per year
Daily UV index in December in Altay
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Altay, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Altay by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Altay. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.