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Monthly climate in Jinchang, Gansu, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Jinchang features a cold desert climate (BWk). Temperatures typically range between -7 °C (20 °F) and 24 °C (76 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -22 °C (-8 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (102 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 196 mm (7.7 inches) and receives 36 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Jinchang enjoys an average of 3652 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 31 minutes to 14 hours 47 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Jinchang, Gansu, China §

The warmest months in Jinchang are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 22 to 24 °C (71 - 76 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -7 to -3 °C (20 - 27 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Jinchang experiences 82 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 131 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Jinchang, 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 8°C
(47°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 39°C
(102°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 13°C
(56°F)
Mean maximum 6°C
(43°F)		 15°C
(58°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 37°C
(98°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 8°C
(47°F)
Average high -1°C
(31°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)
Daily mean -7°C
(20°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)
Average low -12°C
(10°F)		 -9°C
(15°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -12°C
(12°F)
Mean minimum -18°C
(-1°F)		 -17°C
(2°F)		 -8°C
(17°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -12°C
(11°F)		 -18°C
(1°F)
Minimum -22°C
(-8°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 8°C
(48°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)		 -14°C
(7°F)		 -19°C
(-3°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Jinchang, Gansu, China §

Jinchang usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 6 rainy days and 36 mm (1.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Jinchang are February, March and December. On average, 2 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Jinchang, 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) 3 (0.1) 2 (0.1) 2 (0.1) 21 (0.8) 17 (0.7) 24 (0.9) 24 (1.0) 45 (1.8) 38 (1.5) 16 (0.6) 2 (0.1) 2 (0.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 1 0 0 4 4 6 5 8 5 3 0 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Jinchang, Gansu, China §

The sunniest months in Jinchang are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 6 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Jinchang: January, November and December receive an average of 8 hours 25 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Jinchang, 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 224 279 319 310 338 327 356 337 307 300 277 273
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 48m 10h 44m 11h 57m 13h 12m 14h 15m 14h 47m 14h 31m 13h 35m 12h 24m 11h 9m 10h 4m 9h 31m

Solar UV radiation in Jinchang, Gansu, China §

Jinchang experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 12, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Jinchang UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Jinchang, 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 8 9 11 12 12 11 9 7 4 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Jinchang, Gansu, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Jinchang. 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 Jinchang's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.

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