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Gansu, China

Shanhouwan

Shanhouwan is a locality in Gansu, China, 1,480 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now11°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population–
Local time17:29
36.46° N, 107.88° EElevation 1,480 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shanhouwanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec61October
October: high / low14° / 3°
Rain this month33mm
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Shanhouwan at a glance

Best time to visitApr–Jun

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month27°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

106 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

3 mm of rain

Weather in Shanhouwan

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Sunny · wind 11 km/h · humidity 36%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct12°3°1.8 mm
Tue27 Oct11°1°
Wed28 Oct10°1°
Thu29 Oct15°1°
Fri30 Oct17°4°
Sat31 Oct11°7°1.4 mm
Sun1 Nov11°3°
Mon2 Nov12°1°
Tue3 Nov13°2°
Wed4 Nov13°4°2.7 mm

When to go to Shanhouwan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555046757871597066615156
High0°4°9°16°22°26°27°25°20°14°8°2°
Low-11°-7°-3°3°9°14°16°15°10°3°-3°-9°
Rain (mm)45152746641061077033103
Wet days133579141212731

What's on in Shanhouwan

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 Shanhouwan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shanhouwan

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shanhouwan

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

Places near Shanhouwan

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shanhouwan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shanhouwan.
What is the hottest month in Shanhouwan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Shanhouwan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shanhouwan?
July is the wettest month with about 106 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.