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Baiyin Prefecture
Baiyin Prefecture
Gansu, China

Houwan

Houwan is a locality in Gansu, China, 2,003 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now15°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population–
Local time14:44
36.33° N, 105.38° EElevation 2,003 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Houwanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec46October
October: high / low11° / 2°
Rain this month27mm
Best timeMay–Jul

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

Houwan at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month23°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-13°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

94 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

2 mm of rain

Weather in Houwan

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

14-day forecast
15°C

Sunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 27%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct15°3°
Sat31 Oct8°2°2.1 mm
Sun1 Nov9°1°
Mon2 Nov11°1°
Tue3 Nov9°3°
Wed4 Nov9°2°
Thu5 Nov10°-1°
Fri6 Nov12°3°
Sat7 Nov10°1°

When to go to Houwan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555247577574717067465358
High-3°1°6°13°18°22°23°22°17°11°5°-1°
Low-13°-10°-5°0°6°11°13°12°8°2°-5°-10°
Rain (mm)45112347628394562752
Wet days123489111211620

What's on in Houwan

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

Nature around Houwan

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 Houwan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Houwan

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Lingzhixiang 29 km ↖1970 · 56 km
5.3Wulan 35 km ↗1967 · 59 km
5.0Guyuan 6 km ↖1989 · 82 km

Towns and villages around Houwan

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

Places near Houwan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Houwan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Houwan.
What is the hottest month in Houwan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C.
What is the coldest month in Houwan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -3°C and lows of -13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Houwan?
August is the wettest month with about 94 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.