Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Caiyuan features a humid continental climate (Dwb). Temperatures typically range between -13 °C (10 °F) and 24 °C (75 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -32 °C (-25 °F) or can rise to as high as 36 °C (98 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 954 mm (37.5 inches) and receives 104 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Caiyuan enjoys an average of 3248 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 14 minutes to 15 hours 5 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Caiyuan are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 19 to 24 °C (67 - 75 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -13 to -9 °C (10 - 16 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Caiyuan experiences 62 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 151 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 5°C (42°F) |
10°C (50°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
26°C (79°F) |
30°C (87°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
36°C (96°F) |
36°C (98°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
Mean maximum | 2°C (36°F) |
6°C (44°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
23°C (74°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
Average high | -6°C (22°F) |
-2°C (28°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
28°C (83°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
Daily mean | -13°C (10°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
24°C (75°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
-10°C (13°F) |
Average low | -19°C (-1°F) |
-16°C (4°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
20°C (67°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
12°C (53°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-16°C (3°F) |
Mean minimum | -27°C (-16°F) |
-25°C (-13°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
9°C (48°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
-4°C (24°F) |
-16°C (3°F) |
-27°C (-16°F) |
Minimum | -30°C (-22°F) |
-28°C (-17°F) |
-19°C (-1°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
6°C (42°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-22°C (-8°F) |
-32°C (-25°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Caiyuan, Jilin, China with other places around the world.
Caiyuan usually has the most precipitation in May, July and August, with an average of 15 rainy days and 166 mm (6.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Caiyuan are January, February and December. On average, 18 mm (0.7 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Average precipitation mm (inches) | 11 (0.4) | 24 (1.0) | 28 (1.1) | 54 (2.1) | 108 (4.3) | 101 (4.0) | 121 (4.8) | 270 (10.6) | 90 (3.5) | 68 (2.7) | 58 (2.3) | 19 (0.7) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
The sunniest months in Caiyuan are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 20 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Caiyuan: January, November and December receive an average of 7 hours 8 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 198 | 236 | 278 | 284 | 308 | 317 | 325 | 294 | 280 | 264 | 227 | 230 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 33m | 10h 36m | 11h 56m | 13h 19m | 14h 29m | 15h 5m | 14h 47m | 13h 45m | 12h 26m | 11h 4m | 9h 51m | 9h 14m |
Caiyuan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in June, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 9 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 3. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Caiyuan UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Caiyuan. 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 Caiyuan's climate nuances, these monthly breakdowns provide the information you need for an informed understanding of what to expect throughout the year.
Each link leads to a detailed account of the typical weather conditions for that month, providing both locals and tourists with vital information to plan their daily activities, wardrobe, and travel itineraries accordingly.