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Gansu, China

Shanmen

Shanmen is a small town in Gansu, China, 1,639 m above sea level. It has a population of about 9,486. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced warm-summer continental (Köppen Dwb), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now5°C
Best timeMay–Jul
Population9,486
Local time06:04
34.69° N, 106.36° EElevation 1,639 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shanmenweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec45October
October: high / low13° / 4°
Rain this month57mm
Best timeMay–Jul

Best: May–Jul. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shanmen at a glance

Best time to visitMay–Jul

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-10°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthAugust

142 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

6 mm of rain

Monuments nearby6+

within 61 km

Weather in Shanmen

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

14-day forecast
5°C

Rain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today28 Oct11°4°2.1 mm
Thu29 Oct14°3°
Fri30 Oct15°5°
Sat31 Oct11°7°5.1 mm
Sun1 Nov13°3°
Mon2 Nov14°2°
Tue3 Nov12°6°
Wed4 Nov11°4°
Thu5 Nov12°2°3.9 mm
Fri6 Nov14°2°

When to go to Shanmen

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score514540617069656461454555
High0°3°8°14°19°22°24°23°18°13°7°2°
Low-10°-8°-2°3°8°13°15°14°10°4°-2°-8°
Rain (mm)7102844759713114212057166
Wet days2356911131413941

What's on in Shanmen

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Shanmen

All monuments

Nature around Shanmen

Nature in China

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of China seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Shanmen

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shanmen

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shanmen

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

Places near Shanmen

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shanmen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, June and July offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shanmen.
What is the hottest month in Shanmen?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Shanmen?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 0°C and lows of -10°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shanmen?
August is the wettest month with about 142 mm of precipitation on 14 wet days.