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Monthly climate in Riyue, Qinghai, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Riyue features a subarctic climate (Dwc). Temperatures typically range between -10 °C (14 °F) and 12 °C (54 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -27 °C (-17 °F) or can rise to as high as 24 °C (76 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 957 mm (37.7 inches) and receives 147 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Riyue enjoys an average of 3633 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 41 minutes to 14 hours 36 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Riyue, Qinghai, China §

The warmest months in Riyue are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 10 to 12 °C (50 - 54 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -10 to -8 °C (14 - 19 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Riyue experiences 0 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 199 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Riyue, 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 7°C
(45°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 20°C
(69°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 5°C
(41°F)
Mean maximum 3°C
(38°F)		 6°C
(44°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 22°C
(73°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 18°C
(65°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 9°C
(49°F)		 2°C
(37°F)
Average high -3°C
(26°F)		 -0°C
(31°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)
Daily mean -10°C
(14°F)		 -8°C
(19°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 2°C
(36°F)		 6°C
(43°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 -5°C
(24°F)		 -10°C
(15°F)
Average low -16°C
(4°F)		 -14°C
(8°F)		 -8°C
(19°F)		 -3°C
(27°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)		 -10°C
(14°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)
Mean minimum -21°C
(-6°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)		 -14°C
(7°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 2°C
(35°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 -9°C
(16°F)		 -16°C
(4°F)		 -20°C
(-4°F)
Minimum -24°C
(-11°F)		 -27°C
(-17°F)		 -15°C
(5°F)		 -11°C
(13°F)		 -12°C
(11°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -3°C
(28°F)		 -12°C
(11°F)		 -20°C
(-3°F)		 -21°C
(-6°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Riyue, Qinghai, China §

Riyue usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 22 rainy days and 179 mm (7.1 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Riyue are January, February and December. On average, 8 mm (0.3 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Riyue, 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) 7 (0.3) 9 (0.4) 26 (1.0) 61 (2.4) 94 (3.7) 164 (6.5) 182 (7.2) 191 (7.5) 140 (5.5) 62 (2.4) 13 (0.5) 6 (0.2)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 2 3 8 12 16 22 22 24 21 12 3 2

Monthly sunshine hours in Riyue, Qinghai, China §

The sunniest months in Riyue are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 55 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Riyue: January, February and November receive an average of 8 hours 51 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Riyue, 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 233 281 320 308 332 318 358 325 288 295 283 288
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 57m 10h 50m 11h 58m 13h 7m 14h 6m 14h 36m 14h 21m 13h 29m 12h 22m 11h 13m 10h 12m 9h 41m

Solar UV radiation in Riyue, Qinghai, China §

Riyue experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, June and July, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 14 - 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 Riyue UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Riyue, 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 14 14 14 13 11 9 6 4

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Riyue, Qinghai, China

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