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Shanxi, China

Houhetou

Houhetou is a locality in Shanxi, China, 550 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now18°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population–
Local time12:35
36.32° N, 111.76° EElevation 550 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Houhetouweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low19° / 8°
Rain this month44mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Houhetou at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month32°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

138 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

5 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 88 km

Weather in Houhetou

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

14-day forecast
18°C

Sunny · wind 6 km/h · humidity 46%

Today hour by hour
Today23 Oct18°7°
Sat24 Oct22°10°
Sun25 Oct19°14°1.2 mm
Mon26 Oct19°12°1.7 mm
Tue27 Oct15°5°
Wed28 Oct13°7°
Thu29 Oct18°6°
Fri30 Oct19°7°
Sat31 Oct9°0°
Sun1 Nov8°2°

When to go to Houhetou

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545270857448364672856055
High5°8°14°21°27°31°32°30°25°19°12°6°
Low-6°-3°1°8°14°19°22°20°15°8°1°-4°
Rain (mm)58193049701381187844166
Wet days2235710141411631

What's on in Houhetou

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

Monuments and museums in Houhetou

All monuments

Nature around Houhetou

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 Houhetou

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Houhetou

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Linfen 18 km ↑1967 · 27 km
5.5Hejin 21 km ↓1959 · 142 km
5.2Sanmenxia 41 km ↗1965 · 145 km
5.1Sanmenxia 40 km ↗1965 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Houhetou

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

Places near Houhetou

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Houhetou?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Houhetou.
What is the hottest month in Houhetou?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Houhetou?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 5°C and lows of -6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Houhetou?
July is the wettest month with about 138 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.