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Gansu, China

Hexian

Hexian is a locality in Gansu, China, 1,787 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 timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time22:34
35.57° N, 105.73° EElevation 1,787 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Hexianweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec49October
October: high / low12° / 3°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Hexian at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-13°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

92 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

3 mm of rain

Weather in Hexian

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

14-day forecast
5°C

Cloudy · wind 14 km/h · humidity 89%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct12°5°2.4 mm
Sun25 Oct11°5°2.5 mm
Mon26 Oct8°3°0.8 mm
Tue27 Oct11°1°
Wed28 Oct11°1°
Thu29 Oct13°-3°
Fri30 Oct14°0°
Sat31 Oct8°6°3.9 mm
Sun1 Nov9°2°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov9°-3°

When to go to Hexian

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score544945617472686867495157
High-1°2°7°14°19°22°24°23°18°12°6°1°
Low-13°-9°-4°2°7°12°14°13°9°3°-4°-9°
Rain (mm)56142647648392643373
Wet days1235810131312731

What's on in Hexian

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 Hexian

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Hexian

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Lingzhixiang 29 km ↖1970 · 36 km
5.3Wulan 35 km ↗1967 · 149 km
5.2Hadapu Zhen 84 km ↗2025 · 126 km
5.0Guyuan 6 km ↖1989 · 69 km

Towns and villages around Hexian

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

Places near Hexian

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hexian?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hexian.
What is the hottest month in Hexian?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C.
What is the coldest month in Hexian?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -1°C and lows of -13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hexian?
August is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.