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Monthly climate in Zhongchuan, Gansu, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Zhongchuan features a humid continental climate (Dwb). Temperatures typically range between -6 °C (22 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -22 °C (-8 °F) or can rise to as high as 33 °C (92 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 637 mm (25.1 inches) and receives 99 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Zhongchuan enjoys an average of 3364 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 47 minutes to 14 hours 30 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Zhongchuan, Gansu, China §

The warmest months in Zhongchuan 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 -6 to -3 °C (22 - 27 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Zhongchuan experiences 31 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 130 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Zhongchuan, 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)		 15°C
(59°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 8°C
(47°F)
Mean maximum 5°C
(41°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 30°C
(85°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 6°C
(43°F)
Average high -1°C
(31°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 0°C
(33°F)
Daily mean -6°C
(22°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)
Average low -10°C
(13°F)		 -8°C
(17°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 3°C
(39°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)
Mean minimum -17°C
(1°F)		 -15°C
(4°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)		 -16°C
(3°F)
Minimum -22°C
(-8°F)		 -21°C
(-5°F)		 -11°C
(13°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 -17°C
(2°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Zhongchuan, Gansu, China §

Zhongchuan usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 12 rainy days and 107 mm (4.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Zhongchuan are January, February and December. On average, 11 mm (0.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Zhongchuan, 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) 10 (0.4) 13 (0.5) 29 (1.2) 44 (1.7) 59 (2.3) 92 (3.6) 94 (3.7) 137 (5.4) 73 (2.9) 59 (2.3) 18 (0.7) 9 (0.3)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 3 4 6 10 10 12 11 14 11 11 5 2

Monthly sunshine hours in Zhongchuan, Gansu, China §

The sunniest months in Zhongchuan are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 34 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Zhongchuan: January, October and November receive an average of 7 hours 49 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Zhongchuan, 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 216 266 292 273 322 312 336 307 264 247 255 267
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 2m 10h 53m 11h 58m 13h 5m 14h 1m 14h 30m 14h 15m 13h 26m 12h 22m 11h 15m 10h 17m 9h 47m

Solar UV radiation in Zhongchuan, Gansu, China §

Zhongchuan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, 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 exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Zhongchuan UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Zhongchuan, 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 6 8 10 12 13 13 12 11 8 5 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Zhongchuan, Gansu, China

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