Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Mole features a ice cap climate ET). Temperatures typically range between -18 °C (1 °F) and 8 °C (47 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -39 °C (-38 °F) or can rise to as high as 19 °C (66 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 763 mm (30.0 inches) and receives 138 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Mole enjoys an average of 3683 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 35 minutes to 14 hours 42 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Mole are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 5 to 8 °C (41 - 47 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -18 to -15 °C (1 - 5 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Mole experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 261 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | -1°C (31°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
17°C (63°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
8°C (46°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
Mean maximum | -3°C (27°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
17°C (64°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
Average high | -9°C (17°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
2°C (36°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
10°C (49°F) |
2°C (37°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-9°C (17°F) |
Daily mean | -18°C (1°F) |
-15°C (5°F) |
-9°C (16°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
0°C (33°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-13°C (9°F) |
-17°C (1°F) |
Average low | -25°C (-12°F) |
-23°C (-9°F) |
-16°C (3°F) |
-10°C (15°F) |
-5°C (23°F) |
0°C (32°F) |
3°C (38°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
-10°C (14°F) |
-20°C (-4°F) |
-24°C (-10°F) |
Mean minimum | -31°C (-24°F) |
-31°C (-23°F) |
-26°C (-15°F) |
-17°C (1°F) |
-16°C (4°F) |
-5°C (24°F) |
-3°C (28°F) |
-3°C (27°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
-20°C (-4°F) |
-30°C (-21°F) |
-29°C (-21°F) |
Minimum | -35°C (-31°F) |
-39°C (-38°F) |
-32°C (-26°F) |
-21°C (-5°F) |
-21°C (-6°F) |
-10°C (15°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-6°C (22°F) |
-10°C (15°F) |
-26°C (-14°F) |
-32°C (-26°F) |
-35°C (-31°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Mole, Qinghai, China with other places around the world.
Mole usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 23 rainy days and 144 mm (5.7 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Mole are January, February and December. On average, 7 mm (0.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 7 (0.3) | 10 (0.4) | 22 (0.9) | 46 (1.8) | 68 (2.7) | 128 (5.0) | 134 (5.3) | 171 (6.7) | 116 (4.5) | 46 (1.8) | 10 (0.4) | 4 (0.2) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 1 |
The sunniest months in Mole are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 11 hours 2 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Mole: January, February and December receive an average of 8 hours 47 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 232 | 282 | 326 | 316 | 341 | 318 | 353 | 333 | 302 | 305 | 288 | 285 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 9h 52m | 10h 47m | 11h 57m | 13h 10m | 14h 11m | 14h 42m | 14h 26m | 13h 33m | 12h 23m | 11h 11m | 10h 8m | 9h 35m |
Mole 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 Mole 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 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Mole. 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 Mole'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.