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Linfen Shi
Shanxi, China

Ruqu

Ruqu is a locality in Shanxi, China, 685 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now20°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population–
Local time13:19
36.26° N, 111.82° EElevation 685 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Ruquweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low19° / 7°
Rain this month44mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Ruqu at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month31°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-7°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

139 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

5 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 85 km

Weather in Ruqu

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

14-day forecast
20°C

Sunny · wind 7 km/h · humidity 50%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct20°8°
Sun25 Oct17°14°
Mon26 Oct17°12°
Tue27 Oct16°5°
Wed28 Oct13°5°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct17°5°
Fri30 Oct19°7°
Sat31 Oct18°5°8.8 mm
Sun1 Nov17°9°5.9 mm
Mon2 Nov13°3°

When to go to Ruqu

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545265857852404973855755
High4°7°13°21°26°30°31°29°24°19°11°5°
Low-7°-4°0°7°13°18°21°20°14°7°0°-5°
Rain (mm)58193051711391167844166
Wet days2235710141411631

What's on in Ruqu

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

Monuments and museums in Ruqu

All monuments

Nature around Ruqu

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Ruqu

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Linfen 18 km ↑1967 · 31 km
5.5Hejin 21 km ↓1959 · 142 km
5.2Sanmenxia 41 km ↗1965 · 140 km
5.1Sanmenxia 40 km ↗1965 · 140 km

Towns and villages around Ruqu

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

Places near Ruqu

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Ruqu?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Ruqu.
What is the hottest month in Ruqu?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Ruqu?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C.
What is the rainiest month in Ruqu?
July is the wettest month with about 139 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.