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Monthly climate in Hetou, Shanxi, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Hetou features a humid continental climate (Dwb). Temperatures typically range between -7 °C (19 °F) and 23 °C (74 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -24 °C (-11 °F) or can rise to as high as 35 °C (95 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 419 mm (16.5 inches) and receives 58 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Hetou enjoys an average of 3483 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 9 hours 23 minutes to 14 hours 55 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Hetou, Shanxi, China §

The warmest months in Hetou are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 22 to 23 °C (71 - 74 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from -7 to -4 °C (19 - 26 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Hetou experiences 89 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 136 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Hetou, Shanxi, 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
(44°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 29°C
(85°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 33°C
(91°F)		 35°C
(95°F)		 34°C
(94°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 8°C
(47°F)
Mean maximum 5°C
(41°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 20°C
(67°F)		 27°C
(81°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 32°C
(89°F)		 33°C
(92°F)		 32°C
(90°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 24°C
(75°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 6°C
(43°F)
Average high -1°C
(30°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 11°C
(52°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 23°C
(75°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 27°C
(82°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 7°C
(46°F)		 -1°C
(31°F)
Daily mean -7°C
(19°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 22°C
(71°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 9°C
(48°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)
Average low -13°C
(9°F)		 -10°C
(15°F)		 -2°C
(29°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 10°C
(49°F)		 15°C
(59°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 11°C
(53°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 -4°C
(25°F)		 -11°C
(12°F)
Mean minimum -20°C
(-5°F)		 -17°C
(1°F)		 -7°C
(19°F)		 -4°C
(24°F)		 4°C
(39°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 -4°C
(26°F)		 -11°C
(13°F)		 -19°C
(-3°F)
Minimum -24°C
(-11°F)		 -20°C
(-3°F)		 -8°C
(17°F)		 -6°C
(21°F)		 0°C
(32°F)		 7°C
(45°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 10°C
(51°F)		 3°C
(37°F)		 -5°C
(22°F)		 -13°C
(9°F)		 -22°C
(-7°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Hetou, Shanxi, China §

Hetou usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 9 rainy days and 80 mm (3.2 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Hetou are January, February and December. On average, 3 mm (0.1 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Hetou, Shanxi, 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) 2 (0.1) 4 (0.2) 19 (0.8) 26 (1.0) 30 (1.2) 47 (1.8) 108 (4.2) 86 (3.4) 39 (1.5) 44 (1.7) 13 (0.5) 1 (0.1)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 0 1 4 5 5 7 12 10 6 6 2 0

Monthly sunshine hours in Hetou, Shanxi, China §

The sunniest months in Hetou are May, July and August, when the sun shines an average of 10 hours 41 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Hetou: January, October and November receive an average of 8 hours 3 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Hetou, Shanxi, 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 219 267 302 301 339 326 329 326 283 266 255 266
Mean daily daylight hours 9h 41m 10h 41m 11h 57m 13h 15m 14h 21m 14h 55m 14h 38m 13h 40m 12h 25m 11h 7m 9h 59m 9h 23m

Solar UV radiation in Hetou, Shanxi, China §

Hetou 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 Low / Moderate exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 4. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Hetou UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Hetou, Shanxi, 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) 2 4 6 9 10 10 10 10 8 7 4 2

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Hetou, Shanxi, China

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