December Rainfall and Precipitation in Xinjiang
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Xinjiang, China in December.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Xinjiang precipitation in December: frequently asked questions
How much snowfall does Xinjiang, China receive in December?
Rainfall in Urumqi during December is on the lighter side, averaging about 13 mm (0.5 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.
How many days does it rain in Xinjiang, China in December?
Expect around 8 days rainy days in Urumqi during December.
Is December part of the rainy season in Xinjiang, China?
No. December sits outside the typical rainy season in Xinjiang, China, so you can expect drier conditions overall.
What is the wettest city in December in Xinjiang, China?
In our database, Yining stands out as having an average snow/rainfall level of 23 mm (0.9 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in December in Xinjiang, China?
Based on our database, Turfan sees the least snow/rainfall in Xinjiang, China in December, with around 1.4 mm (0.1 in) on average.
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