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Hunan, China

Shikengba

Shikengba is a locality in Hunan, China, 1,285 m above sea level. The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.

Now17°C
Best timeSep–Nov
Population–
Local time20:17
24.93° N, 112.93° EElevation 1,285 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shikengbaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low19° / 11°
Rain this month94mm
Best timeSep–Nov

Best: Sep–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shikengba at a glance

Best time to visitSep–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month24°C

Average high in August

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJune

390 mm of rain

Driest monthDecember

56 mm of rain

Weather in Shikengba

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 85%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct22°12°
Sat31 Oct23°13°
Sun1 Nov25°15°
Mon2 Nov18°13°
Tue3 Nov22°13°2.2 mm
Wed4 Nov24°17°2.6 mm
Thu5 Nov17°13°18.3 mm
Fri6 Nov20°14°5.8 mm
Sat7 Nov20°16°1.7 mm
Sun8 Nov21°16°4.3 mm

When to go to Shikengba

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score291526495149535660795750
High10°11°14°18°21°23°24°24°22°19°15°12°
Low2°4°7°11°14°17°18°18°15°11°7°2°
Rain (mm)104156248306377390295288166948256
Wet days713161722231521157105

What's on in Shikengba

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 Shikengba

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shikengba

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

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Shikengba

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

Places near Shikengba

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shikengba?
Based on 30-year climate normals, September, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shikengba.
What is the hottest month in Shikengba?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 24°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Shikengba?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shikengba?
June is the wettest month with about 390 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.