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Gansu, China

Shaomaying

Shaomaying is a locality in Gansu, China, 1,505 m above sea level. The climate is classified as cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now7°C
Best timeApr–Jun
Population–
Local time08:13
36.99° N, 106.98° EElevation 1,505 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shaomayingweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec63October
October: high / low14° / 3°
Rain this month24mm
Best timeApr–Jun

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

Shaomaying 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

73 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

2 mm of rain

Weather in Shaomaying

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

14-day forecast
7°C

Rain · wind 4 km/h · humidity 82%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct10°6°3.6 mm
Mon26 Oct10°1°0.6 mm
Tue27 Oct11°-1°
Wed28 Oct10°1°
Thu29 Oct13°4°
Fri30 Oct15°2°
Sat31 Oct9°4°2.4 mm
Sun1 Nov8°1°
Mon2 Nov13°-1°
Tue3 Nov14°0°

When to go to Shaomaying

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score555348778074617370635257
High0°3°9°16°22°25°27°25°20°14°7°1°
Low-11°-8°-3°3°9°14°16°15°10°3°-3°-9°
Rain (mm)35112036537385502462
Wet days123479131111730

What's on in Shaomaying

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 Shaomaying

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shaomaying

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.7Wuzhong 4 km ↓1962 · 127 km
5.4Qingtongxia 10 km →1971 · 125 km
5.3Lingwu 4 km ↑1987 · 137 km
5.2Lingwu 3 km ↑1988 · 137 km

Towns and villages around Shaomaying

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

Places near Shaomaying

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shaomaying?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and June offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shaomaying.
What is the hottest month in Shaomaying?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the coldest month in Shaomaying?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 0°C and lows of -11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shaomaying?
July is the wettest month with about 73 mm of precipitation on 13 wet days.