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Monthly climate in Zongzhai, Gansu, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Zongzhai features a cold desert climate (BWk). Temperatures typically range between -12 °C (11 °F) and 17 °C (63 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -27 °C (-16 °F) or can rise to as high as 28 °C (83 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 398 mm (15.7 inches) and receives 71 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Zongzhai enjoys an average of 3775 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 24 minutes to 14 hours 54 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Zongzhai, Gansu, China §

The warmest months in Zongzhai are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 15 to 17 °C (59 - 63 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -12 to -8 °C (11 - 17 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Zongzhai experiences 5 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 174 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Zongzhai, 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
(47°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 6°C
(43°F)
Mean maximum 2°C
(36°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 3°C
(37°F)
Average high -5°C
(23°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)
Daily mean -12°C
(11°F)		 -8°C
(17°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)
Average low -17°C
(1°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 -10°C
(15°F)		 -17°C
(2°F)
Mean minimum -23°C
(-10°F)		 -22°C
(-8°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -8°C
(19°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 -19°C
(-2°F)		 -22°C
(-7°F)
Minimum -27°C
(-16°F)		 -27°C
(-16°F)		 -19°C
(-2°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 8°C
(48°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)		 -23°C
(-9°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Zongzhai, Gansu, China §

Zongzhai usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 9 rainy days and 62 mm (2.4 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Zongzhai are January, February and March. On average, 9 mm (0.4 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Zongzhai, 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) 10 (0.4) 11 (0.4) 37 (1.4) 54 (2.1) 57 (2.2) 65 (2.5) 64 (2.5) 48 (1.9) 19 (0.8) 14 (0.5) 13 (0.5)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 2 3 2 8 8 10 8 11 8 4 4 3

Monthly sunshine hours in Zongzhai, Gansu, China §

The sunniest months in Zongzhai are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 36 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Zongzhai: January, February and December receive an average of 8 hours 29 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Zongzhai, 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 223 279 331 327 355 344 366 357 327 312 279 270
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 42m 10h 41m 11h 57m 13h 15m 14h 21m 14h 54m 14h 37m 13h 39m 12h 25m 11h 7m 9h 59m 9h 24m

Solar UV radiation in Zongzhai, Gansu, China §

Zongzhai 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, November and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Zongzhai UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Zongzhai, 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) 3 5 8 10 12 12 12 11 9 6 4 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Zongzhai, Gansu, China

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