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Monthly climate in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Zhongwei features a cold desert climate (BWk). Temperatures typically range between -5 °C (23 °F) and 26 °C (79 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -25 °C (-13 °F) or can rise to as high as 39 °C (102 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 250 mm (9.8 inches) and receives 35 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Zhongwei enjoys an average of 3600 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 36 minutes to 14 hours 41 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China §

The warmest months in Zhongwei are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 23 to 26 °C (74 - 79 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -5 to -1 °C (23 - 31 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Zhongwei experiences 96 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 114 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, 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 12°C
(54°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 35°C
(96°F)		 39°C
(102°F)		 38°C
(100°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 13°C
(55°F)
Mean maximum 10°C
(50°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 34°C
(93°F)		 38°C
(101°F)		 36°C
(97°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 9°C
(49°F)
Average high 1°C
(34°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 10°C
(49°F)		 1°C
(34°F)
Daily mean -5°C
(23°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)
Average low -11°C
(12°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)
Mean minimum -17°C
(1°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -10°C
(15°F)		 -17°C
(1°F)
Minimum -25°C
(-13°F)		 -19°C
(-2°F)		 -12°C
(11°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -21°C
(-5°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China §

Zhongwei usually has the most precipitation in July, August and September, with an average of 5 rainy days and 45 mm (1.8 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Zhongwei are January, November and December. On average, 3 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, 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) 4 (0.2) 5 (0.2) 5 (0.2) 23 (0.9) 21 (0.8) 32 (1.3) 35 (1.4) 60 (2.4) 39 (1.5) 20 (0.8) 5 (0.2) 2 (0.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 1 1 1 4 3 4 4 8 5 3 1 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China §

The sunniest months in Zhongwei are May, June and July, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 7 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Zhongwei: January, November and December receive an average of 8 hours 20 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, 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 222 274 312 302 334 331 356 327 300 290 274 271
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 52m 10h 47m 11h 57m 13h 10m 14h 10m 14h 41m 14h 26m 13h 32m 12h 23m 11h 11m 10h 9m 9h 36m

Solar UV radiation in Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China §

Zhongwei experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 11 - 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 Zhongwei UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, 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 7 9 11 12 11 10 9 7 4 3

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Zhongwei, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China

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