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Gansu, China

Houwan

Houwan is a locality in Gansu, China, 1,624 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now7°C
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug
Population–
Local time02:05
36.80° N, 107.46° EElevation 1,624 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Houwanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec56October
October: high / low13° / 2°
Rain this month31mm
Best timeMay–Jun · Aug

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

Houwan at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jun · Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-12°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

100 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

3 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
7°C

Cloudy · wind 8 km/h · humidity 84%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct10°5°2.8 mm
Mon26 Oct10°2°1.1 mm
Tue27 Oct10°-1°
Wed28 Oct11°1°
Thu29 Oct14°0°
Fri30 Oct15°3°
Sat31 Oct9°4°2 mm
Sun1 Nov9°2°
Mon2 Nov8°-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
Score555147697874647168565257
High-1°2°8°15°20°24°26°24°19°13°6°0°
Low-12°-9°-5°1°8°12°15°14°9°2°-5°-10°
Rain (mm)4514264867100109653193
Wet days123479131111730

What's on in Houwan

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 Houwan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Houwan

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

Earthquakes

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 August 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 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Houwan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Houwan?
July is the wettest month with about 100 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.