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Monthly climate in Zhaotong, Yunnan, China

Last updated: March 2, 2024

Under the Köppen–Geiger climate classification Zhaotong features a subtropical climate (Cwb). Temperatures typically range between 4 °C (39 °F) and 20 °C (68 °F) through the year, but rarely can drop to -9 °C (16 °F) or can rise to as high as 31 °C (89 °F). The average annual precipitation amounts to about 1077 mm (42.4 inches) and receives 185 rainy days on the 1 mm (0.04 inches) threshold annually. Zhaotong enjoys an average of 3039 hours of sunshine throughout the year, and daylight varies from 10 hours 26 minutes to 13 hours 49 minutes per day.

Monthly average temperatures in Zhaotong, Yunnan, China §

The warmest months in Zhaotong are June, July and August, with daily mean temperatures ranging from 19 to 20 °C (66 - 68 °F) throughout the day. The coldest temperatures usually occur in January, February and December, when daily mean temperatures range from 4 to 6 °C (39 - 42 °F) throughout the day. On average each year, Zhaotong experiences 54 days above 25 °C (77.0 °F) and 43 days below 0 °C (32.0 °F).

Monthly average temperatures with daily means, minimums and maximums for period, average high and low temperatures in Zhaotong, Yunnan, 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 21°C
(69°F)		 23°C
(73°F)		 30°C
(87°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 31°C
(89°F)		 31°C
(87°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 30°C
(86°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 28°C
(82°F)		 22°C
(72°F)		 20°C
(68°F)
Mean maximum 19°C
(66°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 28°C
(83°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 29°C
(84°F)		 27°C
(80°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 17°C
(64°F)
Average high 11°C
(52°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 18°C
(64°F)		 20°C
(67°F)		 21°C
(70°F)		 23°C
(74°F)		 24°C
(76°F)		 25°C
(77°F)		 21°C
(71°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 14°C
(57°F)		 10°C
(50°F)
Daily mean 4°C
(40°F)		 6°C
(42°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 16°C
(61°F)		 19°C
(66°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 20°C
(68°F)		 17°C
(63°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 4°C
(39°F)
Average low -1°C
(31°F)		 1°C
(33°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 8°C
(47°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 15°C
(60°F)		 17°C
(62°F)		 16°C
(62°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 4°C
(40°F)		 0°C
(33°F)
Mean minimum -6°C
(22°F)		 -3°C
(26°F)		 1°C
(34°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 8°C
(46°F)		 12°C
(53°F)		 14°C
(58°F)		 13°C
(56°F)		 10°C
(50°F)		 5°C
(42°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 -4°C
(24°F)
Minimum -9°C
(16°F)		 -6°C
(22°F)		 -0°C
(32°F)		 1°C
(35°F)		 3°C
(38°F)		 11°C
(51°F)		 13°C
(55°F)		 12°C
(54°F)		 7°C
(44°F)		 5°C
(41°F)		 -1°C
(30°F)		 -7°C
(20°F)

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Monthly average precipitation in Zhaotong, Yunnan, China §

Zhaotong usually has the most precipitation in June, July and August, with an average of 21 rainy days and 193 mm (7.6 inches) of precipitation per month. The driest months in Zhaotong are January, February and December. On average, 22 mm (0.8 inches) of precipitation falls during these months.

Monthly average precipitation and precipitation days in Zhaotong, Yunnan, 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) 19 (0.8) 21 (0.8) 36 (1.4) 57 (2.2) 77 (3.0) 167 (6.6) 237 (9.3) 174 (6.8) 138 (5.4) 97 (3.8) 30 (1.2) 25 (1.0)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) 4 7 13 16 19 23 22 20 22 22 10 7

Monthly sunshine hours in Zhaotong, Yunnan, China §

The sunniest months in Zhaotong are March, May and August, when the sun shines an average of 9 hours 32 minutes a day. Least sunny months in Zhaotong: January, October and November receive an average of 6 hours 40 minutes of sunshine daily.

Mean monthly sunshine duration, average sunshine hours per day and mean daily daylight hours in Zhaotong, Yunnan, 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 225 259 291 266 288 248 287 307 236 159 229 238
Mean daily daylight hours 10h 37m 11h 13m 12h 0m 12h 48m 13h 29m 13h 49m 13h 39m 13h 3m 12h 17m 11h 29m 10h 47m 10h 26m

Solar UV radiation in Zhaotong, Yunnan, China §

Zhaotong experiences the highest level of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in May, July and August, when the maximum UV index can reach values of 14 - 15, which corresponds to the Extreme category of sun exposure. January, February and December are in the High / Very High exposure category. In these months, the maximum values of the UV index do not exceed 9. For more detailed information, check out our hourly Zhaotong UV Index data.

Average daily maximum UV levels by month for Zhaotong, Yunnan, 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) 7 9 11 13 14 14 15 14 13 11 9 6

Detailed Monthly Weather Insights for Zhaotong, Yunnan, China

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