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Monthly climate in Xihuachi, Gansu, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Xihuachi features a humid continental climate (Dwa). Temperatures typically range between -3 °C (27 °F) and 23 °C (74 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -19 °C (-2 °F) or can rise to as high as 37 °C (99 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 678 mm (26.7 inches) and receives 78 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Xihuachi enjoys an average of 3293 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 45 minutes to 14 hours 31 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Xihuachi, Gansu, China §

The warmest months in Xihuachi are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 21 to 23 °C (71 - 74 °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, Xihuachi experiences 79 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 108 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Xihuachi, 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
(53°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 37°C
(99°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 12°C
(54°F)
Mean maximum 8°C
(47°F)		 15°C
(58°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 10°C
(49°F)
Average high 2°C
(37°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 3°C
(38°F)
Daily mean -3°C
(27°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)
Average low -7°C
(19°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -7°C
(21°F)
Mean minimum -14°C
(7°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -0°C
(31°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 -0°C
(31°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)
Minimum -19°C
(-2°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 -8°C
(17°F)		 -16°C
(3°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Xihuachi, Gansu, China §

Xihuachi usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 11 rainy days and 119 mm (4.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Xihuachi 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 Xihuachi, 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) 12 (0.5) 20 (0.8) 44 (1.7) 57 (2.2) 78 (3.1) 114 (4.5) 139 (5.5) 105 (4.1) 78 (3.1) 18 (0.7) 6 (0.2)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 2 3 5 7 6 7 12 12 10 9 4 1

Monthly sunshine hours in Xihuachi, Gansu, China §

The sunniest months in Xihuachi are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 17 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Xihuachi: January, September and October receive an average of 7 hours 27 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Xihuachi, 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 212 263 283 273 316 311 327 312 248 224 252 267
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 1m 10h 52m 11h 58m 13h 6m 14h 3m 14h 31m 14h 17m 13h 27m 12h 22m 11h 14m 10h 15m 9h 45m

Solar UV radiation in Xihuachi, Gansu, China §

Xihuachi experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 11, 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 Xihuachi UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Xihuachi, 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 9 11 11 11 11 10 8 5 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Xihuachi, Gansu, China

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