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Longnan Shi
Longnan Shi
Gansu, China

Chela

Chela is a small town in Gansu, China, 2,150 m above sea level. It has a population of about 11,045. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now9°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population11,045
Local time03:36
34.07° N, 104.46° EElevation 2,150 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Chelaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec34October
October: high / low12° / 4°
Rain this month39mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Chela at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-12°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthSeptember

71 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

2 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 76 km

Weather in Chela

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

14-day forecast
9°C

Rain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct14°9°4.4 mm
Mon26 Oct10°6°4.4 mm
Tue27 Oct13°4°
Wed28 Oct15°4°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct16°5°
Fri30 Oct15°4°
Sat31 Oct11°6°2.5 mm
Sun1 Nov10°3°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov11°1°

When to go to Chela

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score544940485461626352344957
High-1°1°6°13°17°19°21°20°17°12°7°1°
Low-12°-10°-4°2°7°11°13°12°9°4°-3°-10°
Rain (mm)45183867859195713972
Wet days125813141514151131

What's on in Chela

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

Monuments and museums in Chela

All monuments

Nature around Chela

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Chela

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chela

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Huanglong 24 km →1976 · 149 km
6.5Huanglong 46 km ↑2017 · 112 km
6.1Huanglong 26 km ↗1973 · 126 km
5.9Hadapu Zhen 31 km ↑2013 · 53 km

Towns and villages around Chela

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

Places near Chela

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chela?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chela.
What is the hottest month in Chela?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Chela?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chela?
September is the wettest month with about 71 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.