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Monthly climate in Gantang, Hunan, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Gantang features a humid subtropical climate (Cfa). Temperatures typically range between 6 °C (43 °F) and 29 °C (85 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -8 °C (17 °F) or can rise to as high as 38 °C (101 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1591 mm (62.6 inches) and receives 163 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Gantang enjoys an average of 2630 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 25 minutes to 13 hours 49 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Gantang, Hunan, China §

The warmest months in Gantang are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 26 to 29 °C (79 - 85 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 6 to 8 °C (43 - 47 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Gantang experiences 133 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 8 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Gantang, Hunan, 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 20°C
(69°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 35°C
(94°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 38°C
(100°F)		 38°C
(101°F)		 37°C
(99°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 20°C
(67°F)
Mean maximum 16°C
(62°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 31°C
(88°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 36°C
(98°F)		 37°C
(100°F)		 36°C
(96°F)		 32°C
(91°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 18°C
(65°F)
Average high 9°C
(48°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 26°C
(80°F)		 30°C
(85°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 30°C
(85°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 11°C
(53°F)
Daily mean 6°C
(43°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 25°C
(78°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 8°C
(47°F)
Average low 3°C
(38°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 26°C
(78°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 5°C
(41°F)
Mean minimum -2°C
(28°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)
Minimum -8°C
(17°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 20°C
(67°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -5°C
(23°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Gantang, Hunan, China §

Gantang usually has the most precipitation in May, June and July, with an average of 16 rainy days and 252 mm (9.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Gantang are January, October and December. On average, 53 mm (2.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Gantang, Hunan, 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) 51 (2.0) 85 (3.3) 165 (6.5) 153 (6.0) 229 (9.0) 287 (11.3) 240 (9.5) 116 (4.6) 96 (3.8) 60 (2.4) 60 (2.4) 49 (1.9)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 8 13 20 18 17 18 14 13 12 10 11 9

Monthly sunshine hours in Gantang, Hunan, China §

The sunniest months in Gantang are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 24 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Gantang: January, February and March receive an average of 5 hours 34 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Gantang, Hunan, 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 146 180 180 191 261 247 298 315 240 189 187 191
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 36m 11h 12m 12h 0m 12h 48m 13h 29m 13h 49m 13h 39m 13h 4m 12h 17m 11h 29m 10h 47m 10h 25m

Solar UV radiation in Gantang, Hunan, China §

Gantang 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 / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 7. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Gantang UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Gantang, Hunan, 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) 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 12 10 9 7 5

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Gantang, Hunan, China

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