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Monthly climate in Lixian, Gansu, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Lixian features a subtropical climate (Cwb). Temperatures typically range between -4 °C (25 °F) and 21 °C (69 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -26 °C (-14 °F) or can rise to as high as 32 °C (90 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 802 mm (31.6 inches) and receives 126 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Lixian enjoys an average of 3105 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 54 minutes to 14 hours 22 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Lixian, Gansu, China §

The warmest months in Lixian are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 18 to 21 °C (65 - 69 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -4 to -1 °C (25 - 30 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Lixian experiences 40 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 110 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Lixian, 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 7°C
(45°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 9°C
(48°F)
Mean maximum 6°C
(43°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 7°C
(44°F)
Average high 1°C
(34°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 20°C
(67°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 2°C
(35°F)
Daily mean -4°C
(25°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)
Average low -8°C
(17°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)
Mean minimum -16°C
(3°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -13°C
(8°F)
Minimum -26°C
(-14°F)		 -19°C
(-2°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -11°C
(13°F)		 -23°C
(-10°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Lixian, Gansu, China §

Lixian usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 15 rainy days and 120 mm (4.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Lixian are January, February and December. On average, 16 mm (0.6 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Lixian, 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) 15 (0.6) 20 (0.8) 37 (1.4) 59 (2.3) 80 (3.2) 99 (3.9) 125 (4.9) 132 (5.2) 101 (4.0) 95 (3.7) 24 (0.9) 14 (0.6)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 5 6 9 12 12 12 13 17 15 14 7 4

Monthly sunshine hours in Lixian, Gansu, China §

The sunniest months in Lixian are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 57 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Lixian: January, September and October receive an average of 6 hours 48 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Lixian, 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 209 250 274 251 306 291 327 293 218 198 228 257
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 8m 10h 56m 11h 58m 13h 2m 13h 56m 14h 22m 14h 9m 13h 22m 12h 21m 11h 17m 10h 22m 9h 54m

Solar UV radiation in Lixian, Gansu, China §

Lixian experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 13, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, November and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 6. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Lixian UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Lixian, 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) 5 7 8 12 12 13 13 12 11 8 6 4

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Lixian, Gansu, China

Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Lixian. 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 Lixian'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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