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Hunan, China

Shafen

Shafen is a locality in Hunan, China. The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now21°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time21:22
26.42° N, 113.50° EElevation 239 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shafenweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec69October
October: high / low24° / 16°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Shafen at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month33°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMay

226 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

64 mm of rain

Weather in Shafen

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Clear · wind 5 km/h · humidity 65%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct27°18°
Wed28 Oct25°16°
Thu29 Oct29°16°
Fri30 Oct28°17°
Sat31 Oct33°19°
Sun1 Nov33°19°
Mon2 Nov21°17°
Tue3 Nov25°17°
Wed4 Nov20°17°1.7 mm
Thu5 Nov20°16°2.4 mm

When to go to Shafen

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score262344555036243051696550
High10°12°17°23°27°30°33°32°29°24°18°13°
Low3°5°9°15°19°23°25°25°21°16°10°4°
Rain (mm)121155220256226212137180115949264
Wet days9151618222014171211128

What's on in Shafen

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 Shafen

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shafen

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shafen

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

Places near Shafen

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shafen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shafen.
What is the hottest month in Shafen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Shafen?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shafen?
May is the wettest month with about 226 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.