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Gansu, China

Minshan

Minshan is a locality in Gansu, China, 2,396 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time20:00
34.44° N, 103.98° EElevation 2,396 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Minshanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec31October
October: high / low12° / 1°
Rain this month40mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Minshan at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month20°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

92 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

2 mm of rain

Weather in Minshan

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Clear · wind 6 km/h · humidity 64%

Today hour by hour
Today29 Oct16°4°
Fri30 Oct18°2°
Sat31 Oct14°4°
Sun1 Nov12°2°1 mm
Mon2 Nov13°0°
Tue3 Nov15°3°
Wed4 Nov13°5°
Thu5 Nov13°2°
Fri6 Nov14°2°
Sat7 Nov10°2°1.7 mm

When to go to Minshan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555040435062646452315157
High-2°0°5°12°16°19°20°20°17°12°6°0°
Low-17°-15°-9°-1°4°8°10°10°7°1°-7°-14°
Rain (mm)45183666789291704062
Wet days125915161716161330

What's on in Minshan

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 Minshan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Minshan

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.5Huanglong 46 km ↑2017 · 139 km
5.9Hadapu Zhen 31 km ↑2013 · 28 km
5.5Liushun 75 km ↓2026 · 79 km
5.4Hadapu Zhen 33 km ↑2013 · 21 km

Towns and villages around Minshan

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

Places near Minshan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Minshan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Minshan.
What is the hottest month in Minshan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Minshan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -2°C and lows of -17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Minshan?
July is the wettest month with about 92 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.