Last updated: March 2, 2024
Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Sanqu features a humid subtropical climate (Cwa). Temperatures typically range between 2 °C (35 °F) and 29 °C (84 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -14 °C (7 °F) or can rise to as high as 42 °C (108 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 589 mm (23.2 inches) and receives 70 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Sanqu enjoys an average of 3195 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 51 minutes to 14 hours 25 minutes per day.
The warmest months in Sanqu are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 27 to 29 °C (80 - 84 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 2 to 5 °C (35 - 42 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Sanqu experiences 133 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 62 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Maximum | 16°C (61°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
31°C (88°F) |
36°C (97°F) |
38°C (101°F) |
40°C (105°F) |
42°C (108°F) |
42°C (108°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
31°C (87°F) |
25°C (77°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
Mean maximum | 12°C (55°F) |
20°C (68°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
33°C (93°F) |
37°C (100°F) |
37°C (99°F) |
40°C (105°F) |
39°C (103°F) |
34°C (94°F) |
27°C (81°F) |
22°C (71°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
Average high | 7°C (44°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
19°C (66°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
29°C (85°F) |
32°C (90°F) |
34°C (93°F) |
33°C (92°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
14°C (58°F) |
8°C (47°F) |
Daily mean | 2°C (35°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
13°C (55°F) |
18°C (64°F) |
23°C (73°F) |
27°C (80°F) |
29°C (84°F) |
28°C (82°F) |
22°C (72°F) |
15°C (59°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
3°C (37°F) |
Average low | -3°C (28°F) |
-0°C (32°F) |
7°C (45°F) |
12°C (54°F) |
17°C (62°F) |
21°C (71°F) |
24°C (76°F) |
23°C (75°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
11°C (53°F) |
5°C (41°F) |
-2°C (29°F) |
Mean minimum | -8°C (17°F) |
-5°C (22°F) |
1°C (34°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
10°C (51°F) |
16°C (61°F) |
19°C (67°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
13°C (56°F) |
6°C (43°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
-7°C (20°F) |
Minimum | -14°C (7°F) |
-7°C (19°F) |
-1°C (30°F) |
1°C (35°F) |
9°C (49°F) |
14°C (57°F) |
18°C (65°F) |
15°C (60°F) |
11°C (51°F) |
5°C (42°F) |
-4°C (25°F) |
-8°C (18°F) |
Compare temperature, precipitation, sunshine, UV index in Sanqu, Shaanxi, China with other places around the world.
Sanqu usually has the most precipitation in June, August and September, with an average of 9 rainy days and 100 mm (3.9 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Sanqu are January, February and December. On average, 8 mm (0.3 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) | 9 (0.3) | 12 (0.5) | 21 (0.8) | 33 (1.3) | 41 (1.6) | 84 (3.3) | 82 (3.2) | 85 (3.3) | 130 (5.1) | 72 (2.8) | 16 (0.6) | 4 (0.2) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
The sunniest months in Sanqu are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 12 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Sanqu: January, September and October receive an average of 7 hours 8 minutes of sunshine daily.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Mean monthly sunshine hours | 198 | 253 | 278 | 268 | 308 | 301 | 322 | 317 | 238 | 220 | 240 | 245 |
Mean daily daylight hours | 10h 6m | 10h 55m | 11h 58m | 13h 3m | 13h 58m | 14h 25m | 14h 11m | 13h 23m | 12h 21m | 11h 17m | 10h 20m | 9h 51m |
Sanqu experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 10 - 10, which corresponds to the Very High category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 5. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Sanqu UV Index data.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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UV Index (month maximum) | 3 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 |
Discover in-depth weather details for every month in Sanqu. 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 Sanqu'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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