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Monthly climate in Xiaochuan, Gansu, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Xiaochuan features a humid subtropical climate (Cwa). Temperatures typically range between -3 °C (27 °F) and 21 °C (71 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -22 °C (-8 °F) or can rise to as high as 32 °C (90 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1061 mm (41.8 inches) and receives 153 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Xiaochuan enjoys an average of 2990 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 56 minutes to 14 hours 20 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Xiaochuan, Gansu, China §

The warmest months in Xiaochuan are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 19 to 21 °C (66 - 71 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -3 to 0 °C (27 - 33 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Xiaochuan experiences 41 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 98 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Xiaochuan, 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 9°C
(48°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 9°C
(49°F)
Mean maximum 7°C
(45°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 7°C
(46°F)
Average high 2°C
(36°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 20°C
(67°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 3°C
(37°F)
Daily mean -3°C
(27°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)
Average low -7°C
(19°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)
Mean minimum -17°C
(2°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 12°C
(55°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)
Minimum -22°C
(-8°F)		 -18°C
(-0°F)		 -8°C
(19°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 -9°C
(17°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Xiaochuan, Gansu, China §

Xiaochuan usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 17 rainy days and 162 mm (6.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Xiaochuan are January, February and December. On average, 25 mm (1.0 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Xiaochuan, 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) 22 (0.9) 28 (1.1) 47 (1.9) 71 (2.8) 91 (3.6) 133 (5.2) 168 (6.6) 173 (6.8) 143 (5.6) 125 (4.9) 36 (1.4) 24 (0.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 7 6 13 13 12 14 17 17 18 18 11 7

Monthly sunshine hours in Xiaochuan, Gansu, China §

The sunniest months in Xiaochuan are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 9 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Xiaochuan: January, October and November receive an average of 6 hours 12 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Xiaochuan, 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 196 238 257 248 307 286 327 309 210 168 205 232
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 10m 10h 57m 11h 58m 13h 1m 13h 54m 14h 20m 14h 6m 13h 20m 12h 21m 11h 18m 10h 24m 9h 56m

Solar UV radiation in Xiaochuan, Gansu, China §

Xiaochuan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 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 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Xiaochuan UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Xiaochuan, 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) 4 7 8 10 12 12 12 12 11 8 5 4

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Xiaochuan, Gansu, China

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