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Monthly climate in Longnan, Gansu, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Longnan features a subtropical climate (Cwb). Temperatures typically range between -4 °C (24 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -28 °C (-17 °F) or can rise to as high as 31 °C (87 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1052 mm (41.4 inches) and receives 159 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Longnan enjoys an average of 3110 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 57 minutes to 14 hours 19 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Longnan, Gansu, China §

The warmest months in Longnan are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 17 to 20 °C (63 - 68 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -4 to -2 °C (24 - 29 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Longnan experiences 19 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 111 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Longnan, 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
(46°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 9°C
(48°F)
Mean maximum 5°C
(42°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 6°C
(44°F)
Average high 0°C
(32°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 15°C
(58°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 1°C
(35°F)
Daily mean -4°C
(24°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)
Average low -9°C
(16°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 -0°C
(31°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)
Mean minimum -20°C
(-4°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 -8°C
(17°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)
Minimum -28°C
(-17°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 0°C
(32°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -26°C
(-15°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Longnan, Gansu, China §

Longnan usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 18 rainy days and 160 mm (6.3 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Longnan are January, February and December. On average, 22 mm (0.9 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Longnan, 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) 19 (0.7) 28 (1.1) 46 (1.8) 77 (3.0) 103 (4.1) 132 (5.2) 166 (6.5) 173 (6.8) 142 (5.6) 113 (4.5) 34 (1.3) 20 (0.8)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 6 7 13 14 15 16 17 19 18 18 10 6

Monthly sunshine hours in Longnan, Gansu, China §

The sunniest months in Longnan are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 55 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Longnan: January, September and October receive an average of 6 hours 42 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Longnan, 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 215 255 282 255 303 277 323 296 210 191 234 263
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 11m 10h 58m 11h 58m 13h 0m 13h 53m 14h 19m 14h 6m 13h 20m 12h 20m 11h 19m 10h 25m 9h 57m

Solar UV radiation in Longnan, Gansu, China §

Longnan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in April, May and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 13 - 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 Longnan UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Longnan, 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 8 9 13 13 13 13 12 12 9 6 4

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Longnan, Gansu, China

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