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Monthly climate in Zhoukou, Henan, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Zhoukou features a humid subtropical climate (Cwa). Temperatures typically range between 2 °C (36 °F) and 28 °C (83 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -13 °C (10 °F) or can rise to as high as 40 °C (104 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 840 mm (33.1 inches) and receives 75 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Zhoukou enjoys an average of 3083 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 56 minutes to 14 hours 19 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Zhoukou, Henan, China §

The warmest months in Zhoukou are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 27 to 28 °C (81 - 83 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 2 to 6 °C (36 - 42 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Zhoukou experiences 131 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 44 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Zhoukou, Henan, 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 17°C
(64°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 39°C
(103°F)		 40°C
(104°F)		 40°C
(104°F)		 38°C
(101°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 18°C
(65°F)
Mean maximum 14°C
(57°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 37°C
(99°F)		 37°C
(100°F)		 36°C
(98°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 16°C
(61°F)
Average high 6°C
(43°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 9°C
(49°F)
Daily mean 2°C
(36°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 4°C
(40°F)
Average low -2°C
(29°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 0°C
(33°F)
Mean minimum -8°C
(19°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)
Minimum -13°C
(10°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Zhoukou, Henan, China §

Zhoukou usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 11 rainy days and 164 mm (6.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Zhoukou are January, February and December. On average, 19 mm (0.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Zhoukou, Henan, 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) 24 (1.0) 21 (0.8) 28 (1.1) 44 (1.7) 57 (2.3) 126 (5.0) 213 (8.4) 154 (6.1) 81 (3.2) 49 (1.9) 29 (1.2) 13 (0.5)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 3 4 5 5 5 8 12 13 8 7 2 3

Monthly sunshine hours in Zhoukou, Henan, China §

The sunniest months in Zhoukou are June, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 57 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Zhoukou: January, October and November receive an average of 6 hours 48 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Zhoukou, Henan, 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 178 238 258 261 296 299 315 301 252 217 229 233
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 10m 10h 57m 11h 58m 13h 1m 13h 53m 14h 19m 14h 6m 13h 20m 12h 21m 11h 19m 10h 24m 9h 56m

Solar UV radiation in Zhoukou, Henan, China §

Zhoukou experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 11, which corresponds to the Very High / 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 Zhoukou UV Index data.

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

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Zhoukou, Henan, China

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