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Shanxi, China

Houwangshe

Houwangshe is a locality in Shanxi, China, 1,214 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now16°C
Best timeApr–May · Sep
Population–
Local time11:53
37.43° N, 111.21° EElevation 1,214 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Houwangsheweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low15° / 4°
Rain this month35mm
Best timeApr–May · Sep

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

Houwangshe at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Sep

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-12°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

116 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

4 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 78 km

Weather in Houwangshe

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Sunny · wind 4 km/h · humidity 53%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct19°5°
Sun25 Oct13°11°2.7 mm
Mon26 Oct13°3°4.1 mm
Tue27 Oct10°0°
Wed28 Oct12°2°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct12°0°
Fri30 Oct12°4°
Sat31 Oct16°3°0.5 mm
Sun1 Nov10°3°
Mon2 Nov10°0°

When to go to Houwangshe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555451778471566876695156
High-1°3°9°16°22°26°27°25°21°15°7°0°
Low-12°-8°-3°4°10°15°18°16°11°4°-3°-10°
Rain (mm)47162743711161218035154
Wet days122569141310531

What's on in Houwangshe

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

Monuments and museums in Houwangshe

All monuments

Nature around Houwangshe

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 Houwangshe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Houwangshe

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Linfen 18 km ↑1967 · 134 km
5.1Hongxiang 17 km ↙1980 · 70 km
5.0Xiaoyi 6 km ↗1979 · 63 km

Towns and villages around Houwangshe

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

Places near Houwangshe

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Houwangshe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and September offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Houwangshe.
What is the hottest month in Houwangshe?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Houwangshe?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -1°C and lows of -12°C.
What is the rainiest month in Houwangshe?
July is the wettest month with about 116 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.