nomadseason

Monthly climate in Hongshanyao, Gansu, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Hongshanyao features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between -13 °C (8 °F) and 15 °C (58 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -33 °C (-26 °F) or can rise to as high as 27 °C (81 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 500 mm (19.7 inches) and receives 99 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Hongshanyao enjoys an average of 3682 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 32 minutes to 14 hours 45 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Hongshanyao, Gansu, China §

The warmest months in Hongshanyao are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 12 to 15 °C (54 - 58 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -13 to -10 °C (8 - 14 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Hongshanyao experiences 3 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 201 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Hongshanyao, Gansu, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to June 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Maximum 6°C
(43°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 8°C
(46°F)
Mean maximum 3°C
(37°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 3°C
(38°F)
Average high -5°C
(23°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)
Daily mean -13°C
(8°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 2°C
(37°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 15°C
(58°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 1°C
(33°F)		 -7°C
(21°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)
Average low -20°C
(-4°F)		 -18°C
(-1°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -20°C
(-3°F)
Mean minimum -27°C
(-16°F)		 -27°C
(-16°F)		 -18°C
(-1°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -12°C
(11°F)		 -22°C
(-8°F)		 -24°C
(-12°F)
Minimum -32°C
(-25°F)		 -33°C
(-26°F)		 -23°C
(-9°F)		 -14°C
(7°F)		 -12°C
(11°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)		 -14°C
(7°F)		 -32°C
(-25°F)		 -26°C
(-14°F)

Compare climate in Hongshanyao with other places

Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Hongshanyao, Gansu, China with other places around the world.

Monthly average precipitation in Hongshanyao, Gansu, China §

Hongshanyao usually has the most precipitation in June, August and September, with an average of 16 rainy days and 89 mm (3.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Hongshanyao are January, February and December. On average, 5 mm (0.2 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Hongshanyao, Gansu, China. Generated using Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Average precipitation mm (inches) 6 (0.2) 6 (0.2) 13 (0.5) 42 (1.7) 45 (1.8) 77 (3.0) 68 (2.7) 110 (4.3) 81 (3.2) 39 (1.5) 9 (0.3) 4 (0.2)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 1 1 4 10 9 14 13 19 15 9 3 1

Monthly sunshine hours in Hongshanyao, Gansu, China §

The sunniest months in Hongshanyao are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 8 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Hongshanyao: January, February and December receive an average of 8 hours 37 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Hongshanyao, Gansu, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2017 to January 2022.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean monthly sunshine hours 226 281 325 314 343 325 355 336 310 305 281 276
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 49m 10h 45m 11h 57m 13h 11m 14h 14m 14h 45m 14h 29m 13h 34m 12h 24m 11h 10m 10h 5m 9h 32m

Solar UV radiation in Hongshanyao, Gansu, China §

Hongshanyao experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Hongshanyao UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Hongshanyao, Gansu, China. Generated using Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Data for period from January 2022 to January 2023.
  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
UV Index (month maximum) 3 5 9 10 12 13 13 12 10 7 5 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Hongshanyao, Gansu, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Hongshanyao. Click through the links below for comprehensive overviews of temperature trends, precipitation levels, sunshine hours, and solar UV radiation specifics. Whether planning a visit or simply curious about Hongshanyao's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.