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Gansu, China

Shanhouwan

Shanhouwan is a locality in Gansu, China, 1,336 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now14°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population–
Local time13:37
36.18° N, 107.45° EElevation 1,336 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shanhouwanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec64October
October: high / low15° / 4°
Rain this month37mm
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-10°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

113 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
14°C

Cloudy · wind 9 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct14°5°
Sun25 Oct12°7°3.8 mm
Mon26 Oct9°3°0.9 mm
Tue27 Oct12°-1°
Wed28 Oct12°3°
Thu29 Oct17°1°
Fri30 Oct15°3°
Sat31 Oct6°3°7.3 mm
Sun1 Nov12°4°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov12°0°

When to go to Shanhouwan

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545046807770576867645156
High1°5°10°17°22°26°27°25°21°15°8°3°
Low-10°-7°-3°3°10°14°17°16°11°4°-3°-8°
Rain (mm)56183050691131157637113
Wet days223579131212731

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 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Shanhouwan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 1°C and lows of -10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shanhouwan?
July is the wettest month with about 113 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.