In recent days, sunshine has been consistently present, with temperatures steadily rising across Chongqing. Yesterday, the city experienced sunny to partly cloudy conditions, with morning fog in some areas, and temperatures ranging from 0°C to 19°C. Many residents are wondering: is it currently autumn or winter?
Data from the Chongqing Climate Center shows that the typical start of winter in various parts of Chongqing falls between November 17 and December 12, with Chengkou being the earliest (November 17) and Jiangjin the latest (December 12).
So, has Chongqing officially entered winter? “Although the solar term ‘Beginning of Winter’ has passed, meteorological winter has strict criteria.” According to the Climate Center, for meteorological winter to begin, the five-day moving average temperature must remain below 10°C for five consecutive days, and the average temperature on the first day of winter must also be below 10°C.
Monitoring data shows that as of November 26, only areas such as Qianjiang, Nanchuan, Liangping, Chengkou, Dianjiang, Shizhu, and Youyang have met the criteria for entering winter, with winter beginning around November 17 to 18. Most other areas, including Shapingba, are still in autumn.
Will Chongqing residents still be able to enjoy sunshine this weekend? The Meteorological Observatory forecasts that the next three days will continue to be sunny to partly cloudy, with morning fog in flat and valley areas. On November 30, the city’s maximum temperature is expected to climb to 22°C.
Weather Forecast
Daytime on the 28th: Cloudy to sunny across the region, with morning fog in flat and valley areas. Temperatures 0°C–20°C; central urban area: sunny to partly cloudy, 9°C–19°C.
Night of the 28th to daytime on the 29th: Sunny to partly cloudy across the region, with morning fog in flat and valley areas. Temperatures 2°C–21°C; central urban area: sunny to partly cloudy, 8°C–18°C.
Night of the 29th to daytime on the 30th: Cloudy to sunny across the region. Temperatures 3°C–22°C; central urban area: partly cloudy to sunny, 9°C–19°C.
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What will the weather be like in December? Average temperature 9°C, with 5 rainfall events
The Chongqing Meteorological Bureau has released the weather trends for December.
Temperature: The average temperature in December is expected to be 9°C, which is 0.7°C higher than the same period in previous years and 1.4°C higher than last year. Average temperatures across districts and counties will range from 5.5°C to 10.5°C, with higher altitude areas at 5.5°C–7.5°C and other areas at 7.6°C–10.5°C. Most areas will be 0.4°C–1.3°C warmer than the same period in previous years and 1°C–2°C warmer than last year.
Precipitation: The average precipitation in December is expected to be 19 mm, about 10% less than the same period in previous years and last year. Precipitation across districts and counties will range from 10 mm to 33 mm. Compared to the same period in previous years, most areas will see 10%–20% less precipitation. Compared to last year, the north-central and western regions will see 10%–30% less precipitation, while other areas will see 10%–20% more.
Predicted major weather events: December 2–3: Light rain, with sleet or snow in high-altitude areas; temperatures will drop by 2°C–4°C. December 6–7: Light rain, with sleet or snow in
