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Monthly climate in Bayan, Qinghai, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Bayan features a subarctic climate (Dwc). Temperatures typically range between -11 °C (13 °F) and 13 °C (56 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -29 °C (-20 °F) or can rise to as high as 26 °C (79 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 702 mm (27.7 inches) and receives 122 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Bayan enjoys an average of 3642 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 40 minutes to 14 hours 36 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Bayan, Qinghai, China §

The warmest months in Bayan are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 11 to 13 °C (51 - 56 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -11 to -8 °C (13 - 19 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Bayan experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 196 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Bayan, Qinghai, 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
(46°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 26°C
(79°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 5°C
(42°F)
Mean maximum 3°C
(38°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 19°C
(67°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 3°C
(37°F)
Average high -3°C
(27°F)		 0°C
(33°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 16°C
(60°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -2°C
(28°F)
Daily mean -11°C
(13°F)		 -8°C
(19°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)
Average low -17°C
(1°F)		 -15°C
(6°F)		 -8°C
(18°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -17°C
(2°F)
Mean minimum -23°C
(-8°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -11°C
(13°F)		 -8°C
(19°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -17°C
(1°F)		 -22°C
(-7°F)
Minimum -27°C
(-17°F)		 -29°C
(-20°F)		 -22°C
(-7°F)		 -16°C
(3°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -22°C
(-8°F)		 -27°C
(-16°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Bayan, Qinghai, China §

Bayan usually has the most precipitation in June, August and September, with an average of 18 rainy days and 118 mm (4.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Bayan are January, February and December. On average, 7 mm (0.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Bayan, Qinghai, 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) 8 (0.3) 8 (0.3) 22 (0.9) 55 (2.1) 76 (3.0) 105 (4.1) 102 (4.0) 140 (5.5) 108 (4.3) 59 (2.3) 13 (0.5) 6 (0.2)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 2 2 7 10 12 18 16 19 19 12 3 2

Monthly sunshine hours in Bayan, Qinghai, China §

The sunniest months in Bayan are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 55 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Bayan: January, February and November receive an average of 8 hours 53 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Bayan, Qinghai, 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 232 282 323 307 334 320 357 325 290 296 286 287
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 56m 10h 49m 11h 58m 13h 8m 14h 7m 14h 36m 14h 21m 13h 30m 12h 22m 11h 13m 10h 12m 9h 40m

Solar UV radiation in Bayan, Qinghai, China §

Bayan experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 13 - 14, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Moderate / High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 6. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Bayan UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Bayan, Qinghai, 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 6 9 12 13 14 14 12 11 8 6 4

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Bayan, Qinghai, China

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