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Gansu, China

Chiwan

Chiwan is a locality in Gansu, China, 2,746 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced subarctic (Köppen Dwc), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now2°C
Best timeJul–Aug · Dec
Population–
Local time00:29
34.54° N, 103.97° EElevation 2,746 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Chiwanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec22October
October: high / low9° / -2°
Rain this month62mm
Best timeJul–Aug · Dec

Best: Jul–Aug · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Chiwan at a glance

Best time to visitJul–Aug · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month19°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-20°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

145 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

3 mm of rain

Weather in Chiwan

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

14-day forecast
2°C

Clear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct15°-2°
Sat31 Oct11°0°
Sun1 Nov9°-1°1 mm
Mon2 Nov10°-3°
Tue3 Nov12°-1°
Wed4 Nov10°2°
Thu5 Nov10°-1°
Fri6 Nov10°-2°
Sat7 Nov7°-1°1.7 mm

When to go to Chiwan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score534738313548606035225057
High-5°-4°2°9°13°16°19°18°14°9°3°-3°
Low-20°-19°-12°-4°1°6°8°8°4°-2°-10°-17°
Rain (mm)6828551021211451431116293
Wet days125812141614151130

What's on in Chiwan

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 Chiwan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Chiwan

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Huanglong 46 km ↑2017 · 150 km
5.9Hadapu Zhen 31 km ↑2013 · 27 km
5.5Liushun 75 km ↓2026 · 85 km
5.4Hadapu Zhen 33 km ↑2013 · 19 km

Towns and villages around Chiwan

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

Places near Chiwan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Chiwan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, July, August and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chiwan.
What is the hottest month in Chiwan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C.
What is the coldest month in Chiwan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -5°C and lows of -20°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chiwan?
July is the wettest month with about 145 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.