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Changzhi Shi
Changzhi Shi
Shanxi, China

Shiku

Shiku is a locality in Shanxi, China, 904 m above sea level. The climate is classified as monsoon-influenced hot-summer continental (Köppen Dwa), with dry, cold winters and wet summers.

Now11°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population–
Local time22:16
36.44° N, 113.05° EElevation 904 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
The year in Shikuweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec81October
October: high / low17° / 4°
Rain this month32mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shiku at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month28°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-11°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

133 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

5 mm of rain

Monuments nearby8+

within 56 km

Weather in Shiku

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

14-day forecast
11°C

Rain · wind 13 km/h · humidity 92%

Today hour by hour
Today24 Oct15°8°
Sun25 Oct13°10°2 mm
Mon26 Oct18°8°
Tue27 Oct14°5°
Wed28 Oct16°3°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct18°4°
Fri30 Oct19°4°
Sat31 Oct8°6°16.1 mm
Sun1 Nov13°6°7.8 mm
Mon2 Nov12°2°

When to go to Shiku

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score545253858264515973815054
High2°5°11°18°23°27°28°26°22°17°10°4°
Low-11°-7°-3°4°10°15°18°17°11°4°-3°-8°
Rain (mm)58152342671331216232145
Wet days2225610151510542

What's on in Shiku

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

Monuments and museums in Shiku

All monuments

Nature around Shiku

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 Shiku

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shiku

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Linfen 18 km ↑1967 · 143 km
5.3Dazhai 43 km ←1971 · 123 km
5.1Hongxiang 17 km ↙1980 · 141 km
5.0Shahe 22 km ↑1972 · 145 km

Towns and villages around Shiku

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

Places near Shiku

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shiku?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shiku.
What is the hottest month in Shiku?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the coldest month in Shiku?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 2°C and lows of -11°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shiku?
July is the wettest month with about 133 mm of precipitation on 15 wet days.