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Monthly climate in Xichuan, Gansu, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Xichuan features a cold semi-arid climate (BSk). Temperatures typically range between -5 °C (24 °F) and 22 °C (72 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -22 °C (-6 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (97 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 551 mm (21.7 inches) and receives 70 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Xichuan enjoys an average of 3401 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 41 minutes to 14 hours 36 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Xichuan, Gansu, China §

The warmest months in Xichuan are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 20 to 22 °C (69 - 72 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -5 to -2 °C (24 - 29 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Xichuan experiences 64 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 120 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Xichuan, 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 11°C
(52°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 36°C
(96°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 11°C
(52°F)
Mean maximum 8°C
(46°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 8°C
(48°F)
Average high 1°C
(34°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 17°C
(64°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 2°C
(35°F)
Daily mean -5°C
(24°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 21°C
(69°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)
Average low -9°C
(16°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 17°C
(64°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)
Mean minimum -16°C
(4°F)		 -14°C
(6°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -14°C
(6°F)
Minimum -22°C
(-6°F)		 -19°C
(-2°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -18°C
(-1°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Xichuan, Gansu, China §

Xichuan usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 10 rainy days and 105 mm (4.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Xichuan are January, February and December. On average, 8 mm (0.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Xichuan, 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) 7 (0.3) 13 (0.5) 17 (0.7) 37 (1.5) 36 (1.4) 57 (2.2) 91 (3.6) 149 (5.9) 75 (3.0) 50 (2.0) 15 (0.6) 5 (0.2)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 2 3 5 7 5 7 10 11 9 7 3 1

Monthly sunshine hours in Xichuan, Gansu, China §

The sunniest months in Xichuan are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 41 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Xichuan: January, October and November receive an average of 7 hours 55 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Xichuan, 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 215 269 290 282 321 319 343 309 266 253 258 269
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 57m 10h 50m 11h 58m 13h 7m 14h 6m 14h 36m 14h 21m 13h 29m 12h 22m 11h 13m 10h 12m 9h 41m

Solar UV radiation in Xichuan, Gansu, China §

Xichuan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 12 - 12, 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 Xichuan UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Xichuan, 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 5 7 10 12 12 12 11 9 7 5 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Xichuan, Gansu, China

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