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Gansu, China

Shanhe

Shanhe is a town in Gansu, China, 1,358 m above sea level. It has a population of about 40,728. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now6°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population40,728
Local time09:05
35.48° N, 108.36° EElevation 1,358 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shanheweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54October
October: high / low14° / 4°
Rain this month60mm
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Shanhe at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month26°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-9°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

156 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

7 mm of rain

Weather in Shanhe

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

14-day forecast
6°C

Cloudy · wind 7 km/h · humidity 57%

Today hour by hour
Today31 Oct13°5°0.7 mm
Sun1 Nov11°4°
Mon2 Nov14°3°
Tue3 Nov13°2°
Wed4 Nov14°5°
Thu5 Nov15°3°
Fri6 Nov15°2°2.9 mm
Sat7 Nov10°5°0.5 mm
Sun8 Nov13°5°3.9 mm
Mon9 Nov12°1°

When to go to Shanhe

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score524640697269586563544654
High1°4°9°16°21°25°26°24°20°14°8°2°
Low-9°-6°-2°4°10°15°17°15°11°4°-2°-8°
Rain (mm)9123145689215615912060217
Wet days2357910151313852

What's on in Shanhe

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 Shanhe

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shanhe

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shanhe

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

Shanhe from above

Around Shanhe2 places to see, do and reach nearby

Getting to Shanhe

Qingyang Xifeng AirportIQN
78 km
Xi'an Xianyang International AirportXIY
121 km
Yan'an Nanniwan AirportENY
149 km

Places near Shanhe

Places with a climate like Shanhe

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shanhe?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shanhe.
What is the hottest month in Shanhe?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Shanhe?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shanhe?
July is the wettest month with about 156 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.