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Gansu, China

Putaowan

Putaowan is a locality in Gansu, China, 1,321 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now11°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population–
Local time23:37
36.57° N, 107.75° EElevation 1,321 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Putaowanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec67October
October: high / low15° / 4°
Rain this month30mm
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Putaowan at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-10°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

98 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

3 mm of rain

Weather in Putaowan

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 61%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct15°8°0.5 mm
Sun25 Oct12°9°4.1 mm
Mon26 Oct13°5°1.8 mm
Tue27 Oct12°1°
Wed28 Oct15°2°
Thu29 Oct17°1°
Fri30 Oct18°3°
Sat31 Oct9°5°3.4 mm
Sun1 Nov12°5°
Mon2 Nov11°0°

When to go to Putaowan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555248827969576969675257
High1°4°10°17°23°26°28°26°21°15°8°2°
Low-10°-7°-2°4°10°15°17°16°11°4°-3°-8°
Rain (mm)441424436098101643083
Wet days123579131211731

What's on in Putaowan

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 Putaowan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Putaowan

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Putaowan

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

Places near Putaowan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Putaowan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Putaowan.
What is the hottest month in Putaowan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Putaowan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Putaowan?
July is the wettest month with about 98 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.