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Gansu, China

Caotanli

Caotanli is a locality in Gansu, China, 2,314 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now5°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time00:26
34.57° N, 104.00° EElevation 2,314 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Caotanliweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec32October
October: high / low12° / 1°
Rain this month49mm
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Caotanli at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

115 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

3 mm of rain

Weather in Caotanli

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
5°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct18°1°
Sat31 Oct14°3°
Sun1 Nov12°2°1 mm
Mon2 Nov13°0°
Tue3 Nov15°2°
Wed4 Nov13°5°
Thu5 Nov13°2°
Fri6 Nov13°1°
Sat7 Nov10°2°1.7 mm

When to go to Caotanli

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545040445261636351325157
High-2°-1°5°12°16°19°20°20°16°12°6°0°
Low-17°-15°-9°-1°4°8°10°9°7°1°-7°-14°
Rain (mm)5622438095115114884973
Wet days125812141614151130

What's on in Caotanli

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Caotanli

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Caotanli

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Hadapu Zhen 31 km ↑2013 · 25 km
5.5Liushun 75 km ↓2026 · 90 km
5.4Hadapu Zhen 33 km ↑2013 · 17 km
5.4Liushun 45 km ↓1987 · 65 km

Towns and villages around Caotanli

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Caotanli

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Caotanli?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Caotanli.
What is the hottest month in Caotanli?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Caotanli?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -2°C and lows of -17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Caotanli?
July is the wettest month with about 115 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.