Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Longmen features a ice cap climate ET). Temperatures typically range between -19 °C (-2 °F) and 5 °C (42 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -37 °C (-34 °F) or can rise to as high as 17 °C (64 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 795 mm (31.3 inches) and receives 120 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Longmen enjoys an average of 3778 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 34 minutes to 14 hours 43 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Longmen are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 1 to 5 °C (35 - 42 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -19 to -16 °C (-2 - 3 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Longmen experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 294 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | -1°C (31°F) |
4°C (40°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
8°C (48°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
Mean maximum | -5°C (23°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
2°C (35°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
16°C (60°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
Average high | -11°C (13°F) |
-8°C (17°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
1°C (33°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
11°C (52°F) |
7°C (44°F) |
-1°C (31°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
Daily mean | -19°C (-2°F) |
-16°C (3°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-19°C (-2°F) |
Average low | -25°C (-13°F) |
-23°C (-10°F) |
-18°C (-0°F) |
-13°C (9°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-13°C (9°F) |
-22°C (-7°F) |
-25°C (-13°F) |
Mean minimum | -32°C (-26°F) |
-31°C (-24°F) |
-28°C (-18°F) |
-22°C (-6°F) |
-18°C (-1°F) |
-9°C (17°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
-14°C (7°F) |
-22°C (-6°F) |
-30°C (-22°F) |
-31°C (-23°F) |
Minimum | -37°C (-34°F) |
-33°C (-27°F) |
-32°C (-25°F) |
-23°C (-10°F) |
-24°C (-11°F) |
-11°C (12°F) |
-8°C (19°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
-16°C (4°F) |
-23°C (-9°F) |
-34°C (-29°F) |
-34°C (-29°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Longmen, Qinghai, China with other places around the world.
Longmen usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 21 rainy days and 166 mm (6.5 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Longmen are January, November and December. On average, 5 mm (0.2 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) | 5 (0.2) | 10 (0.4) | 23 (0.9) | 45 (1.8) | 72 (2.8) | 128 (5.0) | 185 (7.3) | 184 (7.3) | 99 (3.9) | 32 (1.3) | 7 (0.3) | 3 (0.1) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
The sunniest months in Longmen are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 17 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Longmen: January, February and December receive an average of 8 hours 57 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 236 | 287 | 336 | 327 | 352 | 326 | 351 | 345 | 312 | 317 | 292 | 291 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 51m | 10h 46m | 11h 57m | 13h 10m | 14h 12m | 14h 43m | 14h 28m | 13h 33m | 12h 23m | 11h 10m | 10h 7m | 9h 34m |
Longmen experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 16 - 18, 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 Longmen UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 4 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Longmen. 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 Longmen'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.