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Gansu, China

Samatan

Samatan is a locality in Gansu, China, 2,383 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now5°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population–
Local time08:27
35.05° N, 103.95° EElevation 2,383 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Samatanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec35October
October: high / low11° / 0°
Rain this month54mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Samatan at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-17°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

137 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

5 mm of rain

Weather in Samatan

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

14-day forecast
5°C

Sunny · wind 2 km/h · humidity 68%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct16°4°
Sat31 Oct10°2°
Sun1 Nov10°0°1.5 mm
Mon2 Nov12°0°
Tue3 Nov12°2°0.7 mm
Wed4 Nov9°2°1.9 mm
Thu5 Nov11°-1°
Fri6 Nov10°2°0.9 mm
Sat7 Nov6°1°8 mm

When to go to Samatan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555043475765636554355257
High-2°0°5°12°16°19°21°20°16°11°5°-1°
Low-17°-15°-8°-2°4°8°10°10°6°0°-7°-14°
Rain (mm)782655951051371371055485
Wet days124711121513131031

What's on in Samatan

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 Samatan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Samatan

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Dahejia 12 km ↘2023 · 128 km
5.9Hadapu Zhen 31 km ↑2013 · 67 km
5.5Liushun 75 km ↓2026 · 131 km
5.4Hadapu Zhen 33 km ↑2013 · 62 km

Towns and villages around Samatan

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

Places near Samatan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Samatan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Samatan.
What is the hottest month in Samatan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C.
What is the coldest month in Samatan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -2°C and lows of -17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Samatan?
July is the wettest month with about 137 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.